Does ice effect the fizz of pop?

Yes, ice affects the fizz of pop (carbonated drinks) due to the process of nucleation.

When a carbonated drink is at room temperature, the gas molecules within it, such as carbon dioxide, are in a state of equilibrium, meaning that the rate at which they escape from the liquid is balanced by the rate at which they dissolve back in. This balance results in the steady bubbles that we observe in a glass of pop.

However, when ice is added, it changes the equilibrium by providing additional nucleation sites for the gas molecules. Nucleation sites are tiny irregularities on the surface of a liquid that allow gas bubbles to form and grow. The presence of ice crystals in the drink increases the number of nucleation sites, causing the gas molecules to escape from the liquid more rapidly.

As a result, the drink becomes fizzy or bubbly, with a greater number of smaller bubbles. The colder temperature also slows down the rate at which the gas molecules dissolve back into the liquid, further contributing to the fizzy effect.

It's worth noting that the amount of ice and the temperature of the drink can influence the extent to which the fizz is affected. Adding a small amount of ice may only cause a slight increase in fizz, while adding more ice or using very cold ice can result in a more significant change in the drink's carbonation.