Why does Coca-Cola eat away at metal, but is still drinkable?

Subject: Why does Coca-Cola eat away at metal, but is still drinkable?

Date: Tue Apr 24 16:21:15 2001
Posted by SueAnne
Grade level: undergrad School: Loras College
City: Dubuque State/Province: IA Country: US
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 988143675.Ch

Message:


There is obvious erosion on the pennies after a week of sitting in a cup of 
Coke.  They loose their color, but there's not much weight difference before 
and after the experiment.

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