Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 1 - The Chemical World - Exercises - Questions - Page 10: 1

Answer

The bubbles come from CO$_2$ escaping from the pressurized bottle.

Work Step by Step

When soda is made, CO$_2$ is forced under high pressure to dissolve into the liquid. When the bottle is opened, pressure is released, producing the fizz.
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