Question

    Which gas is added under pressure to make soft drinks fizzy?

    A Oxygen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nitrogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Carbon Dioxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nitrous Oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is dissolved in soft drinks under high pressure to create carbonation. When the bottle or can is opened, the pressure is released, and the gas forms bubbles, giving the drink its fizzy characteristic.

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