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When a soda can is dropped, it should not be immediately opened. Why?

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Answer: C. The soda will squirt out because of increased agitation.

Step-by-step explanation:

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When soda companies add carbon dioxide gas to a soda mixture, the water is very cold so it can hold a lot of gas. They also use pressure to put more gas in the water than it could normally hold at that temperature. But when a soda can warms up a bit or when the can is shaken, that extra gas is really ready to come out. So when you open up the can and release the pressure, splooosh!
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