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Science Project: Acid and Soda Can Reaction

I am doing a science project, and I need information as to the reaction of aluminum cans with the acids in Pepsi and/or Coke. If possible, please contact me as soon as possible.

Ashleigh W.
Student - Waldorf, Maryland, United States of America
2004

Have your cans of Pepsi or coke spilt all over the floor? If not, why not and if so, what has gone wrong?

Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2004

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There basically is no reaction because the inside of the can has an ultra thin "plastic" coating on it, therefore the acids do not get to the aluminum.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2004

The acid in question is carbonic acid. The resistance of aluminum to it is easily researched.

James Totter, CEF
- Tallahassee, Florida
2004

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