What is soda?

Soda is a fizzy drink that makes your mouth feel tingly and happy.

Imagine you're drinking a glass of water, but instead of being still, it has little bubbles inside that pop when they reach the top, like when you open a bottle of soda and hear that swoosh sound. That’s what makes it fun!

Soda starts as liquid, like water or juice. Then, people add something called carbon dioxide, which is a gas. When they put the gas into the liquid under pressure, it creates those bubbles.

Think of it like this: If you put air in a balloon and then let it go, it whooshes out. Soda does something similar, but instead of air, it’s tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide that pop when they reach the top of your glass.

Soda often has sugar or other sweet things added to make it taste good. That’s why it can feel like a treat, just like eating candy! Some sodas even have flavorings, like lemon or cherry, so you can taste different things in every sip.