The Guilford Journal of Chemistry
This Journal is devoted solely to researching the Mentos Eruption. It includes (in order) General Reviews, Pictures and Videos, and published research from Guilford High School in Guilford, Connecticut, USA, from 2007 to present.
H Brielmann, publisher
pictures and videos from Guilford High School:
2007-2008 2009 2010 video 2011 video 2012 video 2013: 1 2 3 4 5 2014 rocket launch
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General reviews
Review Articles: (Here is a complete recent list as well)
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TS Coffey - American Journal of Physics, 2008 - aapt.scitation.org
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Kuntzleman TS, Kuntzleman JT. Ethanol as a Probe for the Mechanism of Bubble Nucleation in the Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment. Molecules. 2021; 26(6):1691. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26061691
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Quantifying the Soday Geyser. Huber, C.J., and Massari, Journal of Chemical Education, volume 3, pp. 428-431 (2014)
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Review
“Can we do That Again?” Engaging Learners and Developing Beyond the “Wow” Factor in Science. Astall, C., and Bruce, W. Science Education Review, volume 9, pages 59-65 (2010).
Reviews
Other general peer reviewed sources to consider:
Baur, J.E., Baur, M.B. & Franz, D.A.. The Ultrasonic Soda Fountain: A Dramatic Demonstration of Gas Solubility in Aqueous Solutions. Journal of Chemical Education, volume 83, pages 577-580 (2008; abstract only)
De Grys, H. Determining the pressure inside an unopened carbonated beverage. Journal of Chemical Education, volume 84, pages 1117-1119 (2007)
Liljeholm, A. Diet soda and iron filings. American Journal of Physics, volume 77, page 293 (2009)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 1 (2007)
Heating mints, cooling mints
Mentos eruptions are increased by heating or cooling the mints. Rachel C. and Emma S., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Special effects
Creation of a “Misting Mentos” eruption. Gabriella N and Kiersten W., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Initiation, special effects
Creation of a remote controlled mentos eruption. Paul M. and Jared S., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Nozzle size
The effect of nozzle size on the height of a mentos eruptions. Aaron D. and Travis D., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Nozzle design
Nozzle designs create spray effects for mentos eruptions. Taylor S and Rosie S., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Soda type
The effect of soda type on the height of mentos eruptions. Ethan S and Zack B, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Mint coating
How the coatings of mentos affects the size of the mentos eruption. Carly C and Jenn A, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
Soda Temperature
Warm soda has a dramatic effect on the height of a mentos eruption. Justin H, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 1 (2007).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 2 (2008)
Initiation, Special Effects
A four-way remotely controlled simultaneous release mechanism. Ryan J and Will G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Soda Type
Diet pepsi- not diet coke- results in the highest mentos eruption when compared to other diet drinks. Angelise M and Lindsay R, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Mint type
Mentos eruptions are 20% higher than mint mentos eruptions. Allison F and Jess L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Initiation, Delayed Eruption
A time-delayed diet coke and mentos experiment. Mike A and Scott L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Volume Study
Volumes effect on a mentos eruption. Kaitlyn E and Megan G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Soda Temperature
Six meter coke and mentos eruption achieved by heating the bottle. Mary M and Artem G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Nozzle Size
Eruptions caused by mentos increase with smaller nozzle sizes. Holly A and Amam S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Soda Type
Comparable reaction of diet coke as opposed to Jolt energy drink. Dylan K and Trevor S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
Mint Amount
How the amount of of mentos affects the height of the mentos eruption. Matt F and Alex M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 2 (2008).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 3 (2009)
Review General
Diet coke and mentos eruptions. A review by Andrew B. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda Type, Review
Mentos review paper: the effect of soda flavor on the height of mentos eruptions. Sahil M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda Temperature, Mint temperature, Review
Review: the effect of temperature on the height of mentos and diet coke eruptions. Rebecca M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Mint Surface, Review
Mentos review article: the effect of nucleation sites on mentos. Caleb F, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda Temperature, Review
The effect of sod termperature on the mentos eruption. Amanda S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Review
Diet coke and mentos eruptions. A review. Micaela D, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Mint Surface, Review
Nucleation sites and the diet coke mentos eruption. Ted J, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda temperature, review
The effect of soda temperature on the height of mentos eruptions. A review. Courtney S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda temperature, review
How temperature of diet coke affects the diet coke and mentos reaction. A review. Amanda L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Soda temperature, review
The effects of soda temperature on mentos eruptions. A review. Sarah J, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Special effect
Accidental discovery of a five minute mentos eruption. Alysea C and Andrea G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
Mint surface
Observing the surface of a mentos. Nick L and Allison P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 3 (2009).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 4 (2010)
Mint temperature
Warm mentos create a larger eruption when compared to colder and room temperature mentos. Tim K and Mike M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Soda temperature
How the greater the temperature of diet coke, the higher the mentos eruption will be. Patty J and Sean K, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Soda temperature
Heating a bottle of diet coke will increase the height by 57%. Jamie S and Travis M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint alteration
Solid mentos create eruptions five times higher compared to crushed mentos. Diana C and Sarah G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint alteration
Increasing surface area of mentos generally causes eruption height to decrease. Alicia R, Sarah R and Casey S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint alteration
The height of the reaction between mentos and diet coke decreases when the shape of the mentos is changed. Rachel C and Rachel M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Soda Ingredient study
Caffeine has a profound effect on the enhancement of the caliber of the eruption of the diet conke and mentsos eruption. Sean M and Nick M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint alteration
A physically altered mentos creates a lower eruption than a whole mentos. Marley S and Teresa L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Additive
Mentos eruptions increase over ten percent when four packets of aspartame are added. Erin M and Barbara S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Altered mint
Crushed frozen mentos will create a longer lasting eruption in twelve ounces of diet coke by sixty three percent. Leah T and Jill F, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint temperature
Height of the eruption when increasing the temperature of the mentos. Jake H, Stephanie N, and Amanda B, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Soda type
Type of soda relates directly to mentos eruptions, diet coke being the most explosive. Maddie F and Cristina G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Nozzle size
The effect of nozzle size on the height of an eruption. Erin S and Ashley B, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
Mint type
Mint mentos had the highest eruption in diet coke when compared to strawberry fruit and mentos gum. Mike K and Tyler C, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 4 (2010).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 5 (2011)
Soda type
The effect of different sodas on the height of a soda and mentos eruption. Jacob H, Ben B, and Colton S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint type
The effect various mentos has on diet coke. Craig A, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Soda temperature
The colder the temperature of coke, the higher a mentos eruption. Courtney O, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint type
Mint mentos erupt 16 percent higher than strawberry mentos and 55 percent higher than green apple mentos with diet coke. Anny Y, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Soda temperatue
Increased temperature of diet coke and number of mentos increases the height of a mentos eruption. Anna K, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Soda amount, unique
Two bottles of diet coke connected and number of mentos increases the height of a mentos eruption. Ambur D, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Additive, ingredient
The weakening effects of baking soda and sugar on the height of a mentos in diet coke eruption. Catherine D, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
Mentos soaked in club soda prior to trial will cause the highest eruption. Claire W and Lindsay J, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Nozzle size
How the size of the hole in the nozzle affect the height of a coke and mentos eruption. Shane G, Clara P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
The height of the mentos eruption depends on the outside coating. Jenna P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Soda type
Diet coke vs. energy drinks. Marguerite D and Alex P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
Crushing mentos will not make the eruptions larger. Sara D and Alexa P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
propulsion
Mentos car eruptions. Andrew T and Mark L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
Drilling holes in the mentos will increase eruption height. Ben E, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Drop height, unique
The effect of the height of introduction of the mentos into the diet coke on the severity of the reaction. Dan F and Sam W, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Nozzle size
Smaller nozzle size creates larger spray during the mentos eruption. Evan H and Michel I, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
High surface area increases a coke mentos eruption height. Grace I and Amanda M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Delay time, initiation, unique
The amount of time between opening a bottle of diet coke and the mentos release affects the size of the explosion. Olivia S and Bronwyn R, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint type
Fruit mentos caused the largest explosion as opposed to strawberry and green apple mentos. Ashley Z and Katie F, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint type, combination
The mixture of mint and fruit mentos produced the largest eruption. Hack F and Jamie W, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Mint alteration
Manipulating the surface of mentos: The resulting diet coke and mentos explosion height will increase if the increased surface roughness is greater then the losses of mass and gum arabic. Kate C, Anny Y, and Annie X.
Mint alteration
Mentos, baking soda, and vinegar... A quench to an eruptions thirst. Rebecca E and Klaire C, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Soda type
Which soda provides the best mentos eruptionl. Diet coke, sierra mist, mountain dew, coke zero, diet pepsi, sprite, and club soda. Zoe B and Nicoe B, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 5 (2011).
Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 6 (2012)
Nozzle type
Three-dot Nozzle Causes an Eruption Averaging 32.7% Higher than Commonly-Used One-Dot Nozzle By: Allison B, Sammy C, and Ashley H, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Drop height
An Increased Drop Height Causes Only 0.3 grams Less Soda to Leave the Bottle During a Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption; Evidence of Very little Change By: Rachel G. and Emily
S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Mint alteration
Mentos Mashed Into a “Pancake” Erupt, on Average, 48% Lower than Regular Mentos By: Henry R. and John R The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Sound effects, unique
Loud Low Pitch Sounds Produce a 21% Increase in Eruption Height When Mixing Minty Mentos With Regular Coca Cola By: Jack D. and Kyle E, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6,(2012).
Soda type
Sprite Zero Erupts 7% Higher than Diet Coke in Comparison to Four Sodas By: Lucila K. and Lindsay L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Nozzle size
The Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption Using the Standard Geyser Tube Erupted 52.3% Higher than the Modified Nozzle By: Jackson I., Sonny C., Tim K, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Initiation, delay
Minimizing the CO2 Lost During the Application of the Geyser Tube Increases the Pressure within the Bottle but Decreases the Height by 8.54% By: Kate V. and Sophie K, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6 (2012).
Mint tempeature
Mentos Heated to 30º Celsius Cause an Eruption of Diet Pepsi 32.8% Higher Than Mentos at 25º Celsius. By: Cole H., Sean H., and Logan F, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6,(2012).
Long delay
Amount of Carbonation Matters - Height of Eruption Decreases 80% When Diet Coke Bottles Opened 48 Hours Prior to Eruption By: Jaimie C and Becca W The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Mint alteration
Coated Fruit Mentos Produce an Eruption Height 35.9% Greater than Those with Removed Coating Report by: Joe I. Tested by: Isaac A. Chris C. and Joe I. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Mint alteration
Crushed Mentos Create an Eruption that is, on average, 44 cm Less than Full Mentos By: Laurel Z. and Ashley I, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Soda type
The Effect of Different Diet Soda Brands on the Height of Mentos Eruptions By: Mackenzie C. Natalia P. Amanda P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6, (2012).
Mint type
Mint- Fruit Combinations Can Erupt 8% Higher than Mint or Fruit Alone in a Mentos Eruption By Grace C. and Madisen P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6 (2012).
Mint alteration
Various Holes and Designs Placed On Tape Can Significantly Affect Mentos Eruption By Kathryn B. and Katie E, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 6 (2012).
Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Voliume 7 (2013)
Mint temperature, review
A review of cold Mentos doubles the height of the reaction, Henry W. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint amount
How the Amount of Mentos Affects the Height of Eruptions: 10 Mentos Erupts .08% Higher Than 5 Mentos in Comparison to Various Amounts of Mentos byMegan D, Kay H & Mackenzie C, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Density study, unique
A 90% Increase of Mentos Density Will Cause the Diet Coke Eruption to Increase by 20%. Written by Matt Landry-McWillliams, Lucy Smith, and Brett Soffer, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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volume
No Less Than 36% of the Volume of a 2 Liter Bottle of Diet Cola Remains After a Mentos Eruption: Discovery of a maximum Mentos amount By: Meggin J. and Claire G. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Mint alteration
Vinegar Soaked Mentos produced the greatest Decrease in Eruption Height by 71.4% followed by Salt water at 37% then Sugar water at 14% By Kristina P, Sophia P, and Tyler M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Mint alteration
Regular Mentos Shoot Higher Than Fully Sanded Mentos Antonio P & Chris R, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Nozzle type
Three hole Nozzle makes coke and Mentos eruption 8.5% Higher than single hole nozzle By John A, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Power source, unique
Development of a turbine engine using mentos eruptions as a power source. Initial studies. John Spencer, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Mentos amount
By Quadrupling the Amount of Mentos during a Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption the Eruption Height Increases by 232.7% on Average m By: Olivia B and Tessa B
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Additive
Adding Pop Rocks will increase the eruption height by 25%, versus Mentos alone Discovery of a height-increasing mentos eruption additive By: Brittany S. & Alessandra M. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alternative
Various Types of Candies Erupt 65% Lower Than Mentos: Sweet Tarts, Life Saver Mints, and Hersheys Kisses all erupt substantially lower than Mentos Candies
By: Edy M. and Katherine R., The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alternative
Efferdent tablets exceed the eruption height of a Mentos by an average of 3%. First discovery of a soda additive more effective than Mentos for eruptions.
By: Jessica M and Angelo P, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
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Mint type
Fruit Mentos Erupt 11% Higher than Mint Mentos and 12% Higher than Fruit and Mint Mentos with Diet Pepsi Kymar S. Becky B. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint temperature
Room Temperature Mentos Erupts 65.5% Higher than Frozen Mentos In the Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption, the Standard Geyser Tube Erupted 77% Higher Than the Modified (smaller diameter) Nozzle
By: Leer P, Samantha Z, Kayleigh D, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
Mint alternative
Mint Mentos Dropped In Diet Coke Erupt 40% Higher Than Icebreakers and 72% Higher Than Altoids By: Haley H and Nicole R, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
Soda temperature
Heating Coke 180C hotter causes an eruption 90% higher than coke at room temperature. By: Owen M, John S, and Paul V, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alteration
Drilling 0.8mm Sized Holes in Mentos Candy Results in a 35% Decrease in Eruption Height
By, Ned G. Noah R. and Robert H.
Chemical effect, unique
Mentos Eruptions Oxidize Metals. Jeff S. Charles S.Alec D. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
Mint alteration
Mentos Soaked in Water Produce Eruptions 72% Higher than Untreated Mentos By: Alice V, Ashley F and Chris L, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alternative
Mint Mentos Created an Eruption at Least Double the Height When Compared to Any Other Candy. Danielle E. & Katie M. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7 (2013).
Mint alteration
Whole Mentos Versus Crushed Mentos Result with only a 2% Difference in Height By Erin W and Meghan S, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alteration
Whole Mentos Produce Eruptions 5 Times Greater Than Physically Altered Mentos By Sarah B. and Gabby G.
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Art study, unique
Breaking the Barriers of Science with Art Discovery of a New Mentos-based Art Technique
By Bryanna O. and Zoe D. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
Mint alternative
Mentos erupt 34% higher than Tums, 46% higher than Alka-Seltzer and 28% higher than Calcium Carbonate.
Mentos Erupt 1.75 Times Higher When Nozzle Size is Decreased to 4 mm Olivia M. and Patrick G. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, volume 7, (2013).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Voliume 8 (2014)
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Mentos Alternative (Brick):
Mentos® Alternatives - Brick Erupts Approximately 13.2% Higher Than Mentos®
Madelyn V. and Eric K. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 8 (2014)
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Mentos Alteration (Crushed):
Crushed Mint Mentos Produces 73% Lower Eruption of Diet Coke when Compared to Regular Mint Mentos
By: Simon T, Francesco G, Korey C The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 8 (2014)
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nozzle size
Changing the Nozzle Size, the Temperature of Mentos and the Temperature of Diet Pepsi, shoots 250% Higher than Normal Diet Pepsi. By William S. and Stephen T, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
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coatings
Coating Result in Lowers Mentos Eruptions: Salt(29%), Sugar(12%), test
Glue(52%), Baking Soda(26%), Baking Powder(35%)
by Paige W, Kendra L, and Ben C The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 8 (2014)
coating
A Sharpie Coating Can Reduce Mentos Eruption Height by 75%, A Chalk Coating can Increase Eruption Height by 8%, Warm Coke Increases Eruption Height by 73% and Cold Coke Reduces Eruption height by 24% by Nick R. and Matt K. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
unique cannon
Development of a Mentos Eruption Cannon with a range of 575 cm By: Amy P, Danielle M, and Isabelle R, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
unique sound
Coke and Mentos Eruption: Pipe Extensions on Coke Bottle Increase Decibel Level by Michelle P & Matt D, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
temperature
Freezing the Mentos and warming the Coke/ Diet Coke made the Mentos Eruption go 50% higher than regular Mentos and Coke/ Diet Coke by Cody R and PJ M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
alternative
Efferdent Caused an Eruption 42% Lower Than Mentos, and Alka-seltzer Caused an Eruption 49% Lower Than MentosBy Cameron C. and Alice M. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
type
Fruit Mentos Dropped in Diet Coke Increases the Height of Eruption by 17 Percent Compared to the Mint Mentos By: Alex F, Aiden B, and Mark H, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
coating
Baking soda balls erupt 68% higher than Mentos in a mentos eruption, with 23% additional height using added vinegar. Luke D., Jae C. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
unique height
Discovery of Diet Coke Erupting 80% Higher than Sprite Despite Lower Carbonation Levels
Sam M. Olivia M, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
coating
10g of Baking Soda increased the Mentos eruption height in a Two Liter Bottle of Diet Coke by 13% authors unknown, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
temperature
Mentos Temperature effects: Ten degree Celsius soda warming, ten degree mint cooling combined (+5%) Ben Fazzina Matt Clifford
alternative
.Bottle Cap Candies Were an Average of_86% Higher Than Any Other Candy Used and 21% Lower Than Mentos by Kelsey A. and Becca H. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
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alternative
The Effect of Salt (26% increase), Sugar (6% increase), and Baking Soda (no change) Additives on Mentos Eruptions by Bella G. and Evelyn F
unique pressure
Pre-Pressurizing Diet Coke with 5 Pumps of Air from a Hand-Held Soda Pump Increases Eruption Height by 61% Is R. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
coating
Without the Surface of the Mentos, Eruption Height Decreases by 50%. By: Caroline M. and Jake N.
additive
3 ounces of Orange Juice added to 9 ounces of Pepsi creates a 77% Lower Mentos Eruption
By: Grant S, Carter O, Mike C, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
alternative
Adding Pop Rocks Increases the Eruption Height by Thirty-Four Percent Versus Mentos Alone
By Lilah M and Kayla S
alternative
Mentos React 88% Higher When Placed in Diet Coke than Salt By Molly F. and Dana V. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
temperature
Frozen (0OC) Mentos on Average Erupt 5 % Higher than Room Temperature (23℃) Mentos Melissa M., Ify O. Anna C. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
coating
The Mentos Log Coated in Baking Soda Erupted 16% Lower Than Regular Mentos When Using Diet Coke By Aidan O, Orlando G and Adam G, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
soda type
Diet Coke Increases the Eruption Height in the Standard Coke Experiment by 48%, Pepsi by 44% and Diet Pepsi by 133%, Emily M, Juliana T, Nora G-F, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
coating
Coating Mentos Reduce the Height Reaction with Pepsi by up to 96% Michael L. and Gaston K.
alternative
Mentos Candies Erupt a Total of 64.9% Higher Than the Shards of Brick.
Emma P, Dora K, Rebekah C, Hannah O, The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
unique multiple bottles
When 4 times as many bottles were erupted using mentos at once, the rocket height increased by 500% and the amount of time the rocket stayed on the soda stream increased by 503% by Elissa S. and James H. , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
type
Mint mentos Erupt 22% Higher than Green Apple Mentos and 47% Higher than Strawberry Mentos using Coke By: Shayla G and Iso N , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014). EXEMPLARY PAPER
unique sound
Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption Height increase by 50% when a Frequency of 6000 Hertz is played
By Mary B. and Kelly D , The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 8, (2014).
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 9 (2015)
Mint Altercation
Mentos With 1 mm Indents Increase the Eruption Height by an Average of 29%. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry by Katie H., Abby G., and Issabelle L. Volume 9 (2015)
Mint Coating
Pre-Soaking Mint Mentos in Water, Dish Soap, or Vinegar decreases the
eruption height by 67-86% using Caffeine Free Diet Coke
By: Peyton C, Lauren H, and Dorcas S The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9, (2015)
Mint Temperature
Heating and Cooling Mentos Decreases Eruption Height by 38% and 76% Respectively Will B. Sam W. Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9, (2015)
Mint Altercation
Melted mint mentos decrease the Eruption Height by 99% and increased the duration of the Reaction by 405%
By: Brielle K., Max M., and Kelsi P. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015)
Added Surfactants
Adding Surfactants, Such As Dish Soap, Shampoo, and Shaving Cream to Mint Mentos In Diet Coke Increases Mentos Eruption Height By up to 31% By: Ashton S. and Kam M. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015)
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Mentos Coating
Coating Mentos with Gelatin Increases the Eruption Height by Forty Percent. By Elle P. and Carina F. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015).
Mentos Division
Dividing Mentos Increases Eruption Height by 6% when halved, 16% when cut into fourths, and did not reach the top of the bottle when crushed. By: William S, Alex C, and John W The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015)
Mentos
Alteration
Mentos divided into fourths reduce the eruption height by 25%
Thalia R, Hannah B, Josh R, Faith F The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015)
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Nozzle Size
A 5mm Decrease in Nozzle Diameter Increases Coke and Mentos Eruption Height by 12%
Danielle O. and Corey G. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9 (2015).
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Mentos Alternative (Salt):
Salt has an 87% Lower Eruption while Sand has an 84% Lower Eruption Rate than Regular Mentos when Using Diet Coke
Abby Y and Lexi V The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 9 (2015)
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Mentos Coating (salt, sugar):
Mentos Covered in Soap and Sugar Erupt Five Percent Lower than Regular Mentos By Penelope M, Olivia P, Sami S
The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 9 (2015)
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Mentos Coating (sand):
Mentos covered in sand cause eruptions that are 40% higher than ordinary Mentos.
Jeannie J. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 9 (2015)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Alternative:
SweetTart Soft Bites Combined with Diet Coke Erupt 75% as Well as Mentos By Max S. & Joel C.
The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10 (2016)
Mentos Alternative:
6 BB Bullets (Steel Spheres) coated in Soap are 46% and 26 BBs are 57% as Effective as Fruit Mentos When Dropped in Diet Coke. Brandon M, John L, and Kevin A The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10 (2016)
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Coating and temperature change:
2.7℃ Mentos Coated in Baking Soda’s Eruption Height Increased by 11% Compared to Regular Mentos Eruption Height by Mallory P, Olivia C, Sam I The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10 (2015)
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Mentos Alternative:
Aluminum - Coal Alloy Decreases Eruption Size of Coke and Mentos by approximately 50%. Hayden C. , DC M. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Alteration:
Caramelization of Mentos Creates an 18% Higher Eruption 50% of the Time
By Sarah M and Anna S The Guilford Journal of Chemistry (2016)
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Mentos Alternative:
Gum Drops Cause an Eruption in Diet Coke that is 5 % Higher than that Caused by Mentos
Michael C. and Santiago G The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Alternative Candy:
Halls Cough Drops Had an Eruption Height that Ranged from 87% to 45% lower than Mentos
Lindsay C. and Sam D. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Coating:
Mint Mentos With Salt Coating Erupts 1% Higher than a Standard Mint Mentos.
Jessica D. Catherine M. Elizabeth H. Katrina P. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Alternative Candy
Numerous candies erupt from 29% to 79% lower than Mentos mints.
By Quinn B and Nick G. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Amount Variation (number of mentos)
Three Mentos in Diet Coke Erupt 36% Higher Than Ten Mint Tic-tacs and One Mentos in Diet Coke
By Anissa D, Erika E, Kayley B The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Combination study: Mentos Alternative and Coating:
Warhead Candies Coated in 15g of Baking Soda Decreased Mentos Eruption Height By 45%
Sachi Cubeta-Yonamine and Natalie Penner The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Voume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Alternative (tums)
Tums has a 13.6% higher Eruption than Mentos
The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10 (2016)
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Mentos Coating (soaked in lemon juice)
Lemon juice soaked Mentos reduced Diet Coke eruption height by 100%, baking soda and vinegar by 81%, sugar by 42%, and salt by 23%
Evan R. and Kevin L. Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Mentos Alteration/coating (caramelized):
Caramelized Mint Mentos Erupt an Average of 28.5% Longer than Regular Mint Mentos
Zoe M. and Reese P. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 11 (2017)
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Mentos Alternative Candy (mentos gum, life savers)
Mentos Gum and Lifesavers Increase the Coke Geyser by 20% By Bella T., Rachel S., Grace N., and Grace O The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Volume:
For every milliliter added the height of the Mentos Coke eruption increased by 0.021 millimeters
Kiana V. & Eva O. H. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Menntos Coating/soaking:
Mentos in a Salt-Based Solution Decreases the Eruption Height by 77%
Brendan F The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Mentos alteration/coating (soaking)
Mentos Soaked in Vinegar for Two Minutes Decreases Height of Coca-Cola and Mentos Eruption by 40%
Jacob S. and Madison G. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Unique: Mentos Car or Vehicle:
Increasing the amount of coke in an eruption by 100% will propel a car 110% to 121% further
Aidan H. Nick D. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Mentos Alternative (sand)
Mentos with (white) sand increase height significantly (≥60%)
By Greta S. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Combination study (mentos log with glue) Mentos Alternative
Will a Hot Glued Log of Mentos go Higher than Non-glued Mentos?
By Ryan K and Evan S The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Frozen Mentos:
Frozen (10℃) Mentos Increases Room Temperature Eruption Height by 38%
By: Izzy N and Nicole S The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Mentos Alternatives:
45 mL of Seawater, Milk of Magnesia, Dish Soap, and Vinegar Decreases the Eruption of Coke by 72% Compared to Mint Mentos
Connor L. and Reilly C.
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Mentos Alternative (Pepto Bismol)
Pepto Bismol Explodes Fifty Percent Lower Than Mentos in a Diet-Coke Mentos Eruption.
Ally F and Emma M The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 11 (2017)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 12 (2018)
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Mentos Combination study (sliced mentos alternative):
Slicing Mentos and Icebreakers Increases Eruption Height By 8.3%
By Zach M, Ben G, and Parker K The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 12 (2018)
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Mentos Coating:
Coating Mentos in Sugar Decreases the Height of a Diet Coke The Eruption by 50%
By: Catherine L. & Reagan S. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 17 (2017)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 13 (2019)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 14 (2020)
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Mentos Alternative (salt)
Salt and Mentos Both Erupt at the Same Average Height
Ryan A. and Aliya G. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 14 (2020)
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Mentos Surface Alteration (melting)
Reducing the surface area of mentos through melting causes the eruption with diet coke to be 61.9% shorter
Calvin B and Ryan G The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 14 (2020)
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Mentos Alternative (Baking Soda):
Baking Soda Alone Caused a 393% Higher Eruption than Mentos with Baking Soda, and 545% Higher Eruption than Mentos Alone
Julia M., Emma M., Isabel M., Geneva O., Jorge Z. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 14 (2020)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Soda Volume Variation:
Jonah P. and Luka J. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Coating (salt):
Mentos Coated in Salt Erupt in Diet Coke 21.3% Higher than Uncoated Mentos, and Mentos Coated in Baking Soda Erupt 36% Higher
Alan S. and Cooper S. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Alteration (melted into a giant log):
Mentos Cluster Including 8 Total Fused Mentos Produces an Average of a 50.6% Higher Blast than a Single Mentos
Brady H., Ryan M. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Alternative form of measurement (Gas Volume):
The Volume of CO2 Gas Released From a Soda Bottle with Mentos Can Be Modeled by a Rational Function
Kyle and Joshua C. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry, Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Coating (Nail Polish):
Mentos completely Painted with Nail Polish causes a decrease in Diet-Pepsi Mentos Eruption Height by 100%
Vanessa T. and Nick D. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 15 (2021)
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Mentos Coating (Baking Soda):
Baking Soda Coating Causes Mentos to Erupt 48% Higher While Vinegar Coating Causes Mentos to Erupt 36% Lower
by Emily C., Mia E. and Jessenia P. The Guilford Journal of Chemistry Volume 15 (2021)
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Guilford Journal of Chemistry Articles
Volume 17 (2022)
