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Why does a can of soda sometimes explode

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  • When you open a can of soda, air pressure inside the can stays the same. (a) true or (b) false
    false
  • A gas in soda that makes it fizzy. (carbon dioxide) or (oxygen)
    carbon dioxide
  • A full balloon has more pressure inside it than outside it. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • If you put air into a tire, will the pressure in the tire go up or down?
    the pressure will go up
  • What are the two most important ingredients in soda? (a) water and carbon dioxide or (b) oxygen and nitrogen
    water and carbon dioxide
  • Air pressure always stays the same. (a) true or (b) false
    false
  • Soda is a mixture of gas dissolved in liquid. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • Air pressure is the strongest at sea level. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • To mix completely in something. (dissolve) or (freeze)
    dissolve
  • Air molecules try to spread out evenly. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • Is there more air pressure on top of a mountain or at the beach?
    at the beach
  • When a tire goes flat, the air pressure inside it becomes the same as the air pressure outside. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • Carbon dioxide ___________ when it is added to water. (a) changes color (b) freeses or (c) soap
    dissolves
  • The force or push of air. (a) air pressure or (b) suction
    air pressure
  • Why does a can of sode hiss when you open it? (a) oxygen is escaping or (b) carbon dioxide is escaping
    carbon dioxide is escaping
  • The pressure inside a full can of soda is lesser than the air pressure outside. (a) true or (b) false
    false - it is greater
  • Is air pressure stronger inside a full can of soda or an empty one?
    a full can of soda
  • As you go higher in the atmosphere, the air pressure lessens. (a) true or (b) false
    true
  • The bubbles in soda are caused by (a) carbon dioxide (b) oxygen or (c) soap.
    carbon dioxide