What Happens When You Swallow Gum? (Video)
In this ACS video, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of digestion to answer the question: what happens when you swallow gum?
Register for free to listen to this article
Listen with Speechify
0:00
5:00
It's a legendary piece of playground lore: If you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach forever. So, was your elementary-school buddy right? This week, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of digestion in order to settle the myth. Chew on the video here: https:/
Get training in Chemical Hygiene and earn CEUs.One of over 25 IACET-accredited courses in the Academy.
Chemical Hygiene Course