Question

Baking soda and vinegar can be used to model a volcanic eruption in a science demonstration because they bubble violently when mixed. What can be concluded about mixing vinegar and baking soda?

A.
Baking soda has a lower density than vinegar.
B.
Baking soda and vinegar make a uniform mixture.
C.
Vinegar boils when it comes in contact with baking soda.
D.
Vinegar and baking soda react to form a new gaseous substance.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Vinegar and baking soda react to form a new gaseous substance.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Vinegar and baking soda react, it produces carbon dioxide which bubbles (effervescence) as it is produced. This is why this reaction is often used to mimic that of a volcanic eruption.

C₂H₄O₂ + NaHCO₃ → NaC₂H₃O₂ + H₂O + CO₂

vinegar + sodium bicarbonate → sodium acetate + water + carbon

dioxide

Answer 2

D.Vinegar and baking soda react to form a new gaseous substance