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Soda "explodes" because of the breakdown of Carbonic Acid into Carbon Dioxide and Water. H2CO3 --> H2O + CO2. But the reaction needs "nucleation sites" to get started; generally these consist of insoluble impurities, or previously created bubbles of Carbon Dioxide.
When cold soda is opened slowly, bubbles form, but they generally rise and pop before the reaction can cause any "explosion". Shaking the soda introduces gas bubbles, which provide many more nucleation sites. Increasing the temperature speeds up the reaction.
Mints have a very high surface area due to their roughness, and provide a huge amount of nucleation sites. Grinding them into powder first will increase the effect. Using activated carbon instead of mints would probably be even better, but it wouldn't taste as good afterwards.
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Why does a fake volcano explode?
A fake volcano can explode due to a chemical reaction caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar, which produces carbon dioxide gas. As the gas builds up inside the volcano model, it eventually pushes the mixture outward, creating an eruptive effect that mimics a volcanic explosion.
Can you use soda and mints to make an eruption?
Yes, you can create a fizzy eruption by combining soda and mints. Dropping mints (such as Mentos) into a carbonated soda like Coke or Sprite causes a rapid release of carbon dioxide bubbles, resulting in a foamy explosion. It's a fun and simple science experiment to try at home!
Why does dr pepper explode when you put a mento in it?
When you drop a Mentos candy into a bottle of soda like Dr. Pepper, the carbon dioxide gas in the soda attaches to the rough surface of the candy, causing rapid release of bubbles. This creates a fizzing reaction that forces the soda out of the bottle in an explosive manner.
When water freezes does it contracts?
No it expands, that's why soda cans sometimes explode if you freeze them.
Why do mentos explode in vinegar?
Acid in vinegar reacts with sodium monohydrogencarbonate (baking soda) which is present in mentos.
How do you build a model geyser?
What you want to do is put mentos mints in a soda bottle and if it doesnt explode then shake it
How do you explode a soda with a mint?
Place a few mints into a bottle of soda and quickly seal the bottle. The mints will react with the soda, causing the carbon dioxide to rapidly escape, resulting in a small explosion. Note: This experiment can be dangerous, so caution is advised.
How do you explode a can of soda?
ull need some mints and a two liter bottle of soda u might want safety goggles but u go outside [where is safest] and put the mint in the bottle then stand back and watch how the soda EXPLODES
Will baking soda and mints explode with soda?
i think yes because baking sooda is like mento and mint yes cause it has a spice flavor
Can an icebreaker mint make a coca cola explode?
Mints with sugar will cause the carbon dioxide in soda to be released all at once, causing the soda to foam in an extreme manner. But the soda does not explode. You may spray Coca Cola on the ceiling.
What are the materials for baking soda an vinegar?
first you put the baking soda in the model then you put in the vinigar and watch it explode into a million peices
When could soda explode?
soda could explode at any time!!!
What blows up when mixed?
Menthos mints inserted into a 2-liter soda pop (plastic) bottle will explode after the acid in the soda breaks down the mint: some people make rockets out of them! GET AN ADULT TO SUPERVISE FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION!
Can gum make soda explode?
Dropping Mentos into soda will cause it to explode.
Experiments with coca cola?
put mints in the diet coca cola or put a dry ice cube inside it ande stand back because the bottle will explode
Do ice breaker mints explode in diet coke?
Yes
How could you do a science fair project about soda?
you can get a two litter and put a mint in it to make it explode.
