Question

You put two open cans of soda on the table. You took one can from the refrigerator and the other from your car. When you open them, which can of soda will lose the carbon dioxide more quickly and why?

Answer 1

The soda can from the car will lose CO2 more quickly. This is because of the kinetic energy and behavior of gas molecules under different temperatures. CO2 is more soluble in cold temperatures than hot. Cold temperatures minimize the kinetic energy of gas molecules; thus, preventing the gas from escaping the soda. This is why soda that comes from the refrigerator has more fizz or spirit than soda at room temperature.