KSAT Kids Home Science: Diet Coke & Mentos

Here’s a classic activity that doesn’t need very much to do

SAN ANTONIO – Hello parents, teachers and students!

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Well, check out this cool classic demonstration using just Diet Coke and Mentos.

The demonstration is courtesy of stevespanglerscience.com.

Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the significance behind it. To view the video, click on the player above.

Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the activity by clicking here. Send it in and you might see it on GMSA @ 9 a.m.!

Diet Coke and Mentos

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Diet Coke/Diet Soda
  • Mentos

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About the Authors

Kaiti Blake is a child weather-geek-turned-meteorologist. 

Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT.

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