Why Does Soda Fizz and Pop?

03/12/2025 11 min Episodio 141
Why Does Soda Fizz and Pop?

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Episode Synopsis

🫧 Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very sticky Ziggy as they dive into the explosive science of bubbles! After Ziggy’s "scientific" shaking experiment turns the recording studio into a grape soda volcano, the team investigates the mystery behind the fizz.
In this episode, Junior Scientists will discover:


The Secret Gas: Meet Carbon Dioxide (CO2), the invisible ingredient that gives soda its sparkle.


Nucleation Sites: Learn about the tiny "starting lines" where bubbles are born.


Bubble Glue: Why do some drinks have thick, fluffy foam while others just fizz and pop?


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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter.