Sink or Float?

A quick experiment for you to try:

Question---

Will Coke float?

How about Diet Coke?

What you will need---

1 large, plastic storage box

Water

1 can of Coke or Pepsi

1 can of Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi

Directions---

-Part 1-

Fill a large, plastic storage box with water. Place a can of Coke or Pepsi in the water, on its side or upright (doesn't matter).

Did it sink or did it float?

-Part 2-

Place a can of Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi in the water.

Did it sink or did it float?

Observations---

Kids seem to love experiments. You can do this one for an audience by using a clear box which allows kids to see from any angle and without needing to come up close. The results will make them think.