What will happen if soda is put in the microwave?

Soda should never be put into a microwave oven, as it has the potential to cause serious injuries or even an explosion. Putting the soda can or bottle in the microwave creates the risk of the liquid becoming extremely hot without visibly boiling. This occurrence is known as superheating, where a liquid is brought to a higher-than-boiling temperature without any obvious signs.

When taking the superheated soda can out of the microwave and perhaps tilting or pouring it, the liquid rapidly turns into vapor, expanding forcefully. This expansion creates immense pressure inside the can, causing it to burst violently, potentially exploding and resulting in the can propelling with high velocity. As a result, people in close proximity may sustain severe injuries, including scalding hot liquid burns and penetrating injuries from the exploding can or its fragments.

Therefore, it's crucial to avoid placing any carbonated or sealed beverages in a microwave. To heat soda or other liquids safely, use alternative methods such as a stove or a designated electric kettle/warmer.