12 Questions
Where does the 'pop' in Pop Rocks come from?
Trapped carbon dioxide within the candy
How are Pop Rocks made?
Heating ingredients together and flushing with carbon dioxide
What happens when you pour Pop Rocks onto your tongue?
They will melt and dissolve, releasing carbon dioxide bubbles.
What is the role of carbon dioxide in Pop Rocks?
To trap tiny bubbles within the candy
What causes the popping sensation in Pop Rocks?
Carbon dioxide bubbles already present in the candy.
Why might someone mistakenly think the 'pop' in Pop Rocks comes from a reaction on the tongue?
Similarity to the Mentos-soda geyser reaction
How do Lotsa Fizz candies create their fizziness?
Through an acid-base reaction on the tongue.
What happens if Pop Rocks are kept in a cool, dry place?
The trapped carbon dioxide takes a while to escape
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a 'popping' candy in the text?
Soda Pops
Which ingredient is NOT mentioned as part of making Pop Rocks?
Baking soda
What ingredients in Lotsa Fizz candies react to produce carbon dioxide?
Sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid.
In what form are the sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid found in Lotsa Fizz candies?
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