Chemistry PYQ 239 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

The gas, which comes out on opening a soda water bottle, is:

  1. ACarbon dioxide
  2. BHydrogen
  3. CNitrogen
  4. DSulphur dioxide
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

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Correct answer: (a) Carbon dioxide

Explanation

Soda water is water with carbon dioxide dissolved in it under high pressure, which forms weak carbonic acid and gives the fizz.

Opening the bottle lowers the pressure, so the dissolved CO₂ comes out as bubbles.

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