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Will Coca-Cola dissolve a penny?
Will Coca-Cola dissolve a penny?
GyeongjuGlory
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I have a penny and a bottle of Coca-Cola. I'm wondering if the acidic content of the soda is enough to dissolve the penny over time. Will the penny completely dissolve if I leave it in the Coca-Cola?
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DigitalLegend
Fri Nov 08 2024
This process is the reason why pennies appear to become shiny after being soaked in cola.
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Chiara
Fri Nov 08 2024
When copper oxide, commonly found on pennies, comes into contact with phosphoric acid, typically present in cola, a chemical reaction occurs.
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StarlitFantasy
Fri Nov 08 2024
This reaction involves the acid interacting with the copper oxide layer on the surface of the pennies.
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GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWings
Fri Nov 08 2024
As a result of this interaction, the copper oxide is dissolved, revealing the shiny copper metal underneath.
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Daniela
Thu Nov 07 2024
Besides phosphoric acid, there are other substances that could potentially be added to the cola bath.
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