Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, sold under brand names such as NutraSweet® and Equal®, that has been in use in the United States since the early 1980s. It is used in many foods and beverages because it is much sweeter than sugar, so much less of it can be used to give the same level of sweetness.

This makes the density of the Coke liquid greater than that of pure water, so the regular Coke sinks. The can of Diet Coke contains less than one gram of sweetener, resulting in a density nearly equivalent to that of water (indeed, slightly less), so it floats.

Regular soda contains sugar as a sweetener. The difference in the amount of dissolved sweeteners leads to a difference in density. Cans of regular soda tend to be more dense than water, so they sink. Cans of diet soda are usually less dense than water, so they float.

When we’re talking about baking, the differences might not be quite as apparent as feathers and lead, but the same is true of flour and water: one is much less dense than the other (in this case the flour is the feathers and the water is the lead).

Water has a density of about one gram per cubic centimeter (depending a little on temperature and pressure). Household vinegar consists almost entirely of water, but with some acetic acid molecules dissolved in it. In general, dissolving stuff in water makes it more dense, making vinegar the densest of the three.

Explanation: These liquids do not mix because they have different densities. The liquids that are more dense are also heavier (per constant volume) and are at the bottom and the liquids that are the least dense will stay on top. Because of the different densities the liquids separate into layers.

Explanations: Certain liquids are heavier, “dense”, than others. When you attempt to mix two liquids which have different densities, they separate when you stop mixing them. The “heavier” liquid deposits itself on the bottom and the “lighter” liquid deposits itself on top.

Oil and water are said to be “immiscible,” because they do not mix. The oil layer is on top of the water because of the difference in density of the two liquids.

Here’s a list of common products you shouldn’t combine.

• Baking Soda and Vinegar.
• Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar.
• Ammonia and Bleach.
• Vinegar and Bleach.
• Bleach and Rubbing Alcohol.
• Different Drain Cleaners.
• Mildew Stain Remover and Bleach.
• Bleach and Toilet Bowl Cleaner.

16 Common Product Combinations You Should Never Mix

• Bleach + Vinegar = Toxic Chlorine Gas.
• Ammonia + Bleach = Toxic Chloramine Vapors.
• Rubbing Alcohol + Bleach = Chloroform.
• Hydrogen Peroxide + Vinegar = Parecetic Acid.
• Baking Soda + Vinegar = Ineffective Cleaning Solution.
• Two Different Battery Brands = Corrosion.
• Medicine + Grapefruit Juice = Adverse Effects.

Here are a few more examples:

• Smoke and fog (Smog)
• Dirt and water (Mud)
• Sand, water and gravel (Cement)
• Water and salt (Sea water)
• Potassium nitrate, sulfur, and carbon (Gunpowder)
• Oxygen and water (Sea foam)
• Petroleum, hydrocarbons, and fuel additives (Gasoline)

Is Vodka and Sprite good? YES! If you like Sprite, you’ll love this combination since vodka really has no flavour and does not alter the taste of Sprite. For a lower carb option, use sugar-free or Diet Sprite.

1. Vodka and Coke. Vodka goes well with all mixers from orange juice, grapefruit juice, sprite (my personal favorite) and of course, coke. So, for all those coke lovers out there who cannot decide what cocktail to get, a simple gold ol’ vodka and coke should suffice.

7 Great Mixers for Vodka That Aren’t Soda

• Grapefruit Juice. If you’re looking to add a little sweetness to your vodka libation but don’t want a sugar overload, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice is your best friend.
• Ginger Beer.
• Lemonade.
• Cranberry Juice.
• Pineapple Juice.
• Tonic.
• Orange Juice.

• Soda Water. Whether it’s called carbonated water, sparkling water, seltzer, or soda water, the liquid is all the same and it’s a perfect mixer for vodka.
• Tonic Water.
• Cranberry Juice.
• Lemon-Lime Soda.
• Lemon Juice or Lime Juice.
• Tomato Juice or Bloody Mary Mix.
• Pineapple Juice.
• Lemonade and Iced Tea.

So, premium quality vodka has more potential to make you feel tipsy when shots of glasses are drunk in one go. Make sure you always drink vodka straight out of your refrigerator or served with ice. Vodka is said to have enhanced flavor when served cold.

Soda water Since it’s nothing but carbonated water, it’s hands down the healthiest mixer for vodka. Whether the absence of tonic’s quinine-induced bitterness is a plus or a minus is up for debate, but squeeze in a little lemon or lime juice and a vodka soda will always hit the spot on a summer afternoon.

Whiskey + Sprite While a Seven and Seven (Seagram’s 7 whiskey and 7 Up) is a widely known cocktail, a Whiskey Sprite is a somewhat less common order. But the duo works beautifully together, especially if you opt for a lighter Irish whiskey or younger bourbon.

Vodka can increase blood-flow and circulation in your body which can prevent clots, strokes, and other heart diseases. Vodka can also help lower your cholesterol. And, for those watching their weight, it’s also generally considered a lower-calorie alcohol.

The good news is that simple soda water (also known as club soda) is an easy alternative. Since it’s nothing but carbonated water, it’s hands down the healthiest mixer for vodka.