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CO2 is most commonly dissolved into cold drinks to add a refreshing, carbonated fizz. This process is known as carbonation. Carbon dioxide can be dissolved into cold drinks by a variety of methods, such as:

  • Adding pre-carbonated water or soda
  • Adding dry ice
  • Using a carbonation machine
  • Using a soda siphon

The CO2 molecules dissolve into the cold drink due to a process called Le Chatelier's Principle, which states that when a system is at equilibrium, the addition of a stressor (in this case, the CO2) will cause the system to move in the direction that reduces the stressor's effect. This means that the drink will absorb the CO2 molecules, as the CO2 molecules reduce the pressure in the drink.

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