VERIFY: The Science Behind Why Mentos Makes Soda Explode


Summary

The video explains the process of adding carbon dioxide to soda under high pressure to make it bubbly. It describes how carbon dioxide molecules are evenly dissolved in a sealed soda bottle and how the gas escapes when the cap is off until a new equilibrium is reached, resulting in flat soda. Additionally, the video discusses the role of Mentos as a nucleating agent due to its composition and unique texture, which accelerates the release of carbon dioxide bubbles.


Introduction to Soda Bubbles

Explanation of how carbon dioxide is added to soda to make it bubbly under high pressure.

Equilibrium Inside Sealed Bottle

Description of carbon dioxide molecules being evenly dissolved inside a sealed soda bottle.

Escape of CO2 When Cap is Off

Explanation of how carbon dioxide escapes when the cap is off until a new equilibrium is reached, resulting in flat soda.

Role of Nucleating Agent (Mentos)

Discussion on Mentos as a nucleating agent due to its composition and unique texture.

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