what if we mix baking soda and vinegar explain
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Explanation:
When vinegar and baking soda are first mixed together, hydrogen ions in the vinegar react with the sodium and bicarbonate ions in the baking soda. The result of this initial reaction is two new chemicals: carbonic acid and sodium acetate.
Answer:
Mixing vinegar and baking soda produces a very exciting chemical reaction- it’s often one of the first science experiments that children do in school, and it’s very fun to watch!
Vinegar is a diluted form of acetic acid and baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is a base. When you mix the two together, the solution begins to become bubbly and frothy. What happens is that carbonic acid and sodium acetate are produced, which then begin to decompose and form carbon dioxide gas and water, causing foamy bubbles, as the CO2 is heavier than the air around it. The equation can be written like this:
NaHCO3 + HC2H3O2→ NaC2H3O2 + H2O + CO2
What results from the reaction is a diluted acetic acid solution, and in baking, this works as a leavening agent to help your baked goods rise (you put this in the baking category, which is why I brought up the baking aspect). If you want to become a great baker, it’s imperative that you learn the more scientific side of baking- with better understanding of the chemistry of baking comes better results in your food!