why does fizz disappear when you touch it?

[thirtythree]

I don't know if anyone else does this, but when I'm pouring soda and the fizz comes close to overflowing, I touch it with my finger and it all disappears quickly. is it just because I start a chain reaction or what?

 

[Amused]

The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

 

[nickdakick]

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

End of thread. :laugh:

 

[thirtythree]

Originally posted by: nickdakick

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

End of thread. :laugh:

apparently not.

 

[ctcsoft]

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

I call BS. Do you have some documentation to back this up?

 

[fredtam]

Stick your finger in your ear first. Works 10X better.

 

[thirtythree]

Originally posted by: fredtam
Stick your finger in your ear first. Works 10X better.

I shall go try it.

edit: can't really tell. it's not as fizzy as when I first opened it. I'm guessing you were joking anyway, but fortunately I have no problem with putting waxy fingers in my drink.

 

[HappyPuppy]

I can't believe you stick your filthy finger in your drink. I hope you at least washed your hands after taking your last dump.:Q

 

[thirtythree]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I can't believe you stick your filthy finger in your drink. I hope you at least washed your hands after taking your last dump.:Q

I hope everyone does

 

[fredtam]

edit: can't really tell. it's not as fizzy as when I first opened it. I'm guessing you were joking anyway, but fortunately I have no problem with putting waxy fingers in my drink.

Nope not joking.

I can't believe you stick your filthy finger in your drink. I hope you at least washed your hands after taking your last dump.

You don't get anything in the drink. I can't remember if I washed them or not. They don't smell bad.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: jmoe782

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

I call BS. Do you have some documentation to back this up?

How do you think soap works? And why do you think grease kills lather?

Soap works because it breaks the surface tension of the water. Grease kills lather because the grease kills the surface tension of the bubbles.

 

[hytek369]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: jmoe782

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

I call BS. Do you have some documentation to back this up?

How do you think soap works? And why do you think grease kills lather?

Soap works because it breaks the surface tension of the water. Grease kills lather because the grease kills the surface tension of the bubbles.

yep, you are right

 

[JasonXtreme]

Dont touch it!

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Amused
The oils on your finger break the surface tension of the liquid.

winnar

dang you are smart dude. Must've payed attention in CHEM101, eh?

Either that or you grew up with Mr. Wizard like me.