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.

Chemical reactions involve breaking chemical bonds between reactant molecules (particles) and forming new bonds between atoms in product particles (molecules). The number of atoms before and after the chemical change is the same but the number of molecules will change.

Examples of Simple Chemical Reactions. A chemical reaction occurs when a chemical or chemicals (the reactants) convert into another substance (the product). There are four main types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement.

Mentos (stylised as mentos) are a brand of packaged scotch mints sold in stores and vending machines. First produced in 1932, they are currently sold in more than 130 countries worldwide by the Italian-Dutch corporation Perfetti Van Melle. “Mentos” is the singular form.

Cans of carbonated soft drinks contain carbon dioxide under pressure so that the gas dissolves in the liquid drink. Because shaking the can introduces lots of small bubbles into the liquid, the dissolved gas can more easily vaporize by joining existing bubbles rather than forming new ones.

In our case, baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (a base) and vinegar is diluted acetic acid. When they react to release the OH and H to become water, they also release carbon dioxide. This makes the reaction bubble and expand, just like when you shake up a can of soda and open it!

The gas also comes out more quickly when the can is warm because carbon dioxide is less soluble in warmer liquids. “The gas essentially has more of a push to escape at the lower solubility, so it escapes faster and the Coke goes flat more quickly,” McKinley explains.

In many cases, they contain artificial sweeteners and sugar. Fizzy drinks and energy drinks contain phosphoric acid and carbon dioxide to provide the characteristic fizz and tang.

Drinking high amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — such as soda — can have various adverse impacts on your health. These range from increased chances of tooth decay to a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes.

The sensation that we get from a fizzy drink comes from our pain receptors lighting up. A little pain can be nice, like eating spicy food, Finger says.

In fact, carbonation makes any drink much more addictive, according to Wenk. Those bubbles add a small amount of acidity, which when combined with sugar intensifies the euphoric “reward” feeling, Wenk explained.

Sparkling water is also beneficial because it can improve digestion. It does so by improving your ability to swallow. For instance, one study found that carbonated water stimulated the nerves required for eating more so than any other beverage.

Drinking high-sugar soft drinks is most commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain. But sodas can also have ill effects on your smile, potentially leading to cavities and even visible tooth decay. … When you drink soda, the sugars it contains interact with bacteria in your mouth to form acid.

All that acid takes its toll on your stomach, as well. Acid from soda can irritate the stomach lining, and cause heartburn and acid reflux.

Here are some tips to help you burp:

1. Build up gas pressure in your stomach by drinking. Drink a carbonated beverage such as sparkling water or soda quickly.
2. Build up gas pressure in your stomach by eating.
3. Move air out of your body by moving your body.
4. Change the way you breathe.
5. Take antacids.

Does it affect heart health? Research suggests carbonated water may improve heart health, although the evidence is very limited. One study in 18 postmenopausal women showed that drinking sodium-rich carbonated water decreased LDL (bad) cholesterol, inflammatory markers, and blood sugar.