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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Nitrogen is used in some drinks and atmosphere has too much oxygen in it to be used for drinks, even though it is mostly Nitrogen.

Too much oxygen leads to, well, oxidation, which changes the color, smell, and taste of drinks.

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