Here's a question for all you scientists - OK, so it's not computer related.

[Buttmunch]

I routinely keep a bottle of seltzer in my car. Now, from time to time, when it's very cold, I've noticed that before I open the bottle on a cold day, it will be sloshing around clear and fully in a liquid state. However, when I open it, within 2 seconds, it will turn to slush from top to bottom. It's actually really cool to watch, but I don't understand the physics of this. I do recall that water can exist in all three of it's natural states (liquid, solid and gas) at a certain temperature, but that's a very slight remembrance from high school.

Can any of you eggheads ‘splain it to me or direct me to a website that answers these questions?



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