Why does Coca Cola burn your throat?

Question

always wondered. its black fizzes and burns the h**l out of my throat but thats why i love it! lmao

Answer 1

its acidic and contains carbon dioxide which forms around any bumps in its container into bubbles

Answer 2

because of the carbonation, feels good huh?, ah

Answer 3

The carbon dioxide in the carbonated water.  It will also remove corrosion from car battery terminals.

Answer 4

its acidic. it essentially does the same thing as a hot pepper would do.

Answer 5

It is because of the carbonation finally being released.  

If soda was just the syrup, I think it would be disgusting. =)

Answer 6

because it's too cold