foamy Diet Coke gushing out of a liter bottle — *Photo Credit: Wikipedia*

Code Number: 9A73.50

Demo Title: Mentos and Coke

Condition: Excellent

Area of Study: Chemistry and Physics

References:

Tonya Coffey, "Soda Pop Fizz-ics", TPT, Vol. 46, # 8, Nov. 2008, p. 473.
Bart McGuyer, Justin Brown, and Hoan Dang, "Diet Soda and Liquid Nitrogen", AJP, Vol. 77, # 8, August 2009, p. 677.
Tonya Shea Coffey, "Diet Coke and Mentos: What is Really Behind This Physical Reaction", AJP, Vol. 76, # 6, June 2008, p. 551.
50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You, "Pop Rocks Blowing Up Balloons", National Geographic Kids, p. 93.
Bathroom Readers' Institute, "Adventures in Bubble-Land", Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids - Did You Know?, p. 29.

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