Why does soda explode when you shake it? Here's the science.

Ever wonder why soda explodes when you shake it before opening the can or bottle? Find out about the science behind your favourite bubbly soft drink/pop/carbonated beverage—in five minutes or less!

If you've learned something new today, make sure to like and subscribe for more 5-minute Einstein episodes! Feel free to type in the comments and let me know what you're curious about. Who knows? Perhaps there will be a video soon!

[matthewcool]

Fun fact: If you open a full soda upside down, it won't explode! :)

[I_think_we_know_eachother]

Came to know why does soda explode when you shake it.
Left wondering why does soda explode when you shake it.

[BerryTheBnnuy]

I came for a video about why soda explodes and got a video about why soder explodes.

[fourmomsgroup]

My kids asked me the question. I couldn't explain very well and I found your video. Now the question answered. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[jacoborozco]

So good! Please make more videos. I got sad to see you only have 2 videos. We want more!!!

[HanettetheBird]

you guys will become so big one day :D im surprised there is only 34 subs wow

[andrewwilkinson]

It so saddens me that this video has so little views. People aren’t interested in the science behind their everyday lives.

[harshal]

Very good explanation and animation too.

[Thefanatic]

This was a very clever video, thank you!!

[Loudes]

So what actually happens when you open the can.Co2 escapes? Does shaking the can make the Co2 escape thus the soda spill?

[malnourished_]

5th and 20 sub :]
And also could you make a video why a Valcano Europes

[PashutHerenstein]

Here’s wat I’m tryna figure out: when u shake soda underwater, it doesn’t explode. Prolly sth to do w pressure, eh? There r talks of boyles law but I ain’t no scientist.

Also what else would b affected underwater?

[lickit-grdc]

Once i heard that the preasure inside a bottle of soda remains the same r iather if you shake it or not...