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When mixing vinegar with baking soda a _______________ will occur.

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Answer:

Decomposition reaction

Step-by-step 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. The second reaction is a decomposition reaction

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