Equilibria involving carbon dioxide in aqueous solution

A close-up image of bubbles in fizzy water

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Use this demonstration or class practical to illustrate changes to equilibria in carbonated soda water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

In this experiment, students place soda water in a syringe. As they pull the plunger out to reduce the pressure above it, they can observe bubbles of carbon dioxide forming (‘out-gassing’) as its solubility decreases. 

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