eli5: Why is co2 the gas used to pressurize drinks. Why can’t something like nitrogen or atmosphere air be used.

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eli5: Why is co2 the gas used to pressurize drinks. Why can’t something like nitrogen or atmosphere air be used.

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Answer 1

The important fact here… “soft” drinks were created and artificially inflated with CO2 to replicate the natural carbonization that occurs as a waste product when yeast breaks down sugars into alcohol.

It’s supposed to replicate a naturally fermented and thus alcoholic carbonated beverage