eli5: Why does screwing a cap back on soda prevent bubbling over?

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When you first open a soda, it wants to release the gas. Why does screwing the top back on before fully taking it off prevent bubbling over?

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The gas that was released from opening the bottle is now trapped in the bottle, providing pressure that the gas in the liquid cannot overcome

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