Question

soda is a mixture. the ingredients list for a can of soda is given below.
carbonated water (water, carbon dioxide), high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine
the ingredients of the soda are best described as compounds.
which statement best describes the relationship between the ingredients?

• they can be separated from each other only using chemical reactions.
• they are always present in exactly the same ratio in all sodas.
• they are not chemically bonded to each other.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: Mixtures' components can be separated by physical methods (like distillation for water - CO₂, or filtration/evaporation for others), not only chemical reactions. So this is wrong.
2. Analyze the second option: Different sodas have different ingredient ratios (e.g., cola vs lemon - lime soda). So they aren't in the same ratio always. Wrong.
3. Analyze the third option: In a mixture (soda is a mixture), the substances are physically mixed, not chemically bonded. This matches the properties of a mixture's components. Correct.

Answer:

The option: They are not chemically bonded to each other.