Does tapping the soda can prevent it from exploding?

[dedicateddad]

You need to hold it upright and "thump" it - like "plucking" with your finger - on the SIDE of the can - all the way around.

When shaken, Excess C02 pushes the soda out of the can, making it "spew."

The thumping settles the solution, and sends excess CO2 to the top of the can so it doesn't "explode"

Try it this way and you'll see!

[hdzavalanche]

@dedicateddad Correct. THUMP on the SIDE of the can, as explained.

[opposition22]

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