LAB: Design Coke and Mentos Experiment

OBJECTIVE:

Research the science behind the "Diet Coke and Mentos" experiment to understand WHY and HOW the reaction works.

Research behind the SCIENCE of the experiment:

Steve Spangler: https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/original-mentos-diet-coke-geyser/

Scientifica America: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-coke-mentos/

Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/MatlSci_p023/materials-science/coke-mentos-explosion#background

New Scientist: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14114-science-of-mentos-diet-coke-explosions-explained/

Find any other CREDIBLE sources to understand this experiment.