Aerated drinks such as soda water contain which gas as solute? ​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Carbon dioxide.

Explanation:

• Aerated drinks, such as soda water, contain carbon dioxide (CO2) gas dissolved under pressure, which gives them their characteristic fizz.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Oxygen: Not typically dissolved in soda water; oxygen is essential for respiration.
• Nitrogen: While nitrogen is abundant in the atmosphere, it is not the solute in soda drinks.
• Hydrogen: Hydrogen gas is not used as a solute in soda water.

Information Booster:

• Carbonation Process: Carbon dioxide is dissolved in water under high pressure, forming carbonic acid, which contributes to the drink's bubbles.