Soda drinks bubble when the bottle is opened because
A)the temperature of the soda increases.
B)exposure to atmospheric pressure squeezes the carbon dioxide from solution.
C)the partial pressure of carbon dioxide above the solution is reduced.
D)atmospheric nitrogen molecules displace carbon dioxide molecules.
E)the Henry's law constant changes due to the change in pressure.

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When a soda bottle is opened, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide above the solution decreases, causing the dissolved carbon dioxide to come out of the solution and form bubbles.

Soda Drinks Bubble When the Bottle Is Opened Because