9A73.50 - Mentos and Coke

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Code Number:
9A73.50
Demo Title:
Mentos and Coke
Condition:
Excellent
Area of Study:
Chem. 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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