What happens when a copper coin is placed in Coca Cola?

Answer 1

when you put a penny in Coca-Cola the penny will be gone in days because of the acids that are in the coca-cola.

Answer 2

It cleans it because of the phosphoric acid in the coke

Answer 3

Despite what may be said, there is no chemical reaction when you drop a penny into a can of coke. That is providing that the penny has not come into contact with any other chemicals

Answer 4

It should generally act the same as silver polish. If the penny is dirty, leaving a penny in coke should clea it just as silver polish would a spoon.

Answer 5

This question sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to utilize the scientific method. Put a quarter in a half glass of coke, and check it every day for 2 weeks and see what happens.

Answer 6

Due to the acidic liquid, coke burns away at the dirt buildup

on the outside of the coin, making it appear shiny again :D

Answer 7

it will flow down