Do Mentos react with diet Pepsi?
But the amazing eruption that takes place when Mentos are dropped into Diet Coke or other brands of diet soda pop is not a chemical reaction at all! Instead it is a physical reaction. That means that all of the pieces of the reaction are there, but that they are simply rearranged.
What sodas react with Mentos?
Diet Coke and Coke Zero react better with Mentos than regular Coke does because of the absence of sugar. A lack of sugar makes the soda mixture less viscous, given the presence of sweeteners, like aspartame, lowering the surface tension even more than usual.
Why is Diet Coke the best with Mentos?
As to why diet sodas like Diet Coke produce such a bigger reaction, it’s because aspartame lowers the surface tension of the liquid much more than sugar or corn syrup will.
Is Mentos good for teeth?
The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of Mentos Gum Pure Fresh is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Mentos Gum Pure Fresh for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing plaque acids and strengthening teeth.
Do Mentos only work with Diet Coke?
Any Carbonated Beverage Works The trick works with any carbonated beverage. It works with regular cola, orange soda, root beer, etc. It’s actually very cool when performed with tonic water under a black light because you get a glowing blue fountain. However, you can use seltzer water (very easy cleanup) or any soda.
Do Tic Tacs make soda explode?
If we add tic-tacs to Diet Coke, then nothing will happen. The roughness of the breath mint and how fast it sinks will determine how big the explosion is. The structure of the Mentos cause Carbon Dioxide bubbles to form rapidly, creating the geyser.
Are Mentos unhealthy?
Mentos are too high in sugar and simple carbohydrates to be classified as a food that offers nutritional advantages, but it won’t negatively affect most people to chew on a mint or two once in a while.
What happens if you swallow a Mentos whole?
But this isn’t true. If you swallow gum, it’s true that your body can’t digest it. But the gum doesn’t stay in your stomach. It moves relatively intact through your digestive system and is excreted in your stool.
Can dogs have Coca-Cola Tic Tacs?
No, your dog cannot eat Tic Tacs. They are just the right size to be a potential choking hazard, have no nutritional value, are high in sugar, and the gum version also contains xylitol which is toxic to dogs.