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by PhilDoc on March 19th, 2006

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Why does a can of soda explode in the freezer?

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  • by stryder on March 20th, 2006

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    It's because of the change in temperature which causes a change in pressure, volume or both. This expansion of the volume and the change in the pressure are greater than what the container can retain, hence the explosion.

    The technical formula is

    (P1*V1)/T1 = (P2*V2)/T2


    P = Pressure
    V = Volume
    T = Temperature


    The change in the temperature causes a change in the pressure and volume which causes the can or container to explode.

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    • An excellend technical answer

      remoteman111

      by remoteman111 on March 20th, 2006

    • Incorrect. Formula cited describes behavior of gases, not of water-based liquid freezing to solid.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on March 20th, 2006

    • For once, I have to agree with Bob ... your formula would lead to the can contracting, rather than exploding.

      Quirkie

      by Quirkie on March 20th, 2006

    • In this equation, as T falls, either P or V or both would have to decrease, not increase.

      PhilDoc

      by PhilDoc on March 20th, 2006

    • very good job and knowing the formula and how it goes very impresed

      carissa mckay

      by carissa mckay on March 21st, 2006

    • This formula applies to gas, not liquid.

      Bryan Price

      by Bryan Price on March 25th, 2006

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