Which gas causes the fizzing and bubbling when a carbonated drink bottle is opened?
A
Oxygen
B
Nitrogen
C
Methane
D
Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: Option D — Carbon dioxide
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide dissolved under pressure in carbonated drinks rapidly escapes as gas forming bubbles when the bottle is opened and pressure d...
Carbon dioxide dissolved under pressure in carbonated drinks rapidly escapes as gas forming bubbles when the bottle is opened and pressure drops allowing the gas to come out of solution.