The Diet Coke + Mentos Explosion

Yet another Diet Coke + Mentos related post appeared on my lives feed. This time, it got me thinking. Why does it happen?

Well apparently Mythbusters had it all wrapped up. Apologize for the low resolution but that is the best on Youtube I can find.

The Leidenfrost Effect

I once heated up my pan for too long while cooking.

I added in my butter and the pan smoked and the butter went brown instantly.

Panic, I switched off the stove and pour in water...

I saw a phenomenon which I never seen before. Nor did I bothered to learn up this peculiar incident as it did slipped off my mind after that.

Until today when 9GAG posted this... I gain a new science knowledge.

How funny it is to bump into a science phenomenon when you aren't still aware of the truth and explanation behind it...