when a fizzy drinks can is opened and shook the contence fizzes. but when can is sealed it dose not explode when shaken.
2007-09-28 07:33:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Shaking the can won't build up enough pressure for it to explode, but if you put a can in the freezer for long enough...it will probably explode !
2007-09-28 07:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Claire E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason the can does not explode is as once the pressure has reached a certain psi (cant remember the exact amount) the pressure created stops further gas from being released therefore no more increase in pressure. As soon as you open the can the pressure is released and it will continue to fizz. The can or bottle is designed to tolerate pressures beyond that which the bubbles can produce.
The reason cans explode in cars is due to the severe heat increasing the pressure beyond the designed safe level. you would get the same effect from non carbonated drinks in the window of a car on a hot day
2007-09-28 08:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by shinerandpixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continental can co ,ball ,coke and pepsi did pressure tests to see how much pressure could be built up and how much the can could take,
the can can take more pressure than can be built up in it. also they have a lining t where if you shake it up for a minute or so yo can open the can and it wont fizz all over it fairly new technology that has been added to the can in the last few years.
you have to get way outside the normal extremes to make it explode. part of the safety of cans that the can company's ball and continental can co have for safety purposes
2007-09-28 10:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by sodapopkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it in your hot car during the summer in south Texas. Trust me, it'll explode. Best use Big Red for the experiment, as it smells really good after it bakes inside your car.
2007-09-28 07:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are quite right, it has to be opened - it is IN A CAN YOU SEE as for the science I have never opened a can and wondered I just drank it before the next few.
2007-09-28 08:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The can is under pressure and has no room for the "explosion". You have to open it to release some of the pressure before the reaction can occur.
2007-09-28 07:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Wicked 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The manufactures make sure they make fizzy drinks so that they do not explode their cans.
2007-09-28 07:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It because the can is stronger than the liquid, the liquid has pressue but not enough, it tries to ecsape but it can't because the can is stronger, but as soon as you open it and it mixes with oxegen it goes wild and then the liquid can escape.
2007-09-29 21:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Hoodoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont think there is a way you can avoid it.. i suggest perhaps getting a thermos and in the morning putting a refrigerated cola in there with some ice to keep it nice and cold.. it will take a few seconds longer in the morning but its less effort than cleaning your freezer all the time
2016-05-20 23:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough gas in it to build the required pressure
2007-10-01 09:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by thenetsurfer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋