Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Hello, I am writing this e-mail to you because I am working on a science fair project at my school and I need a resource. My Science Fair topic is: When you pour soda out of a newly opened soda bottle, which produces more fizz: regular or diet soda? I have three questions regarding this Science Fair Project.

1: What causes carbonation/ fizz?
2: Why does soda have fizz/carbonation?
3: Why does soda fizz when you shake it?

I appreciate any help you can give me! I need to do a physical presentation as well. Thank you advance.

Hi - These are questions you will be able to answer by doing research.

The Experts here in the forums can assist with specific questions that may arise as you do the experiment, or help explain if you have specific questions about what you are finding with your background research. But you do first need to research to find the answers to the questions you have listed here.

Amy
Science Buddies