whenvinegar is mixed with baking soda, it produces gas. identify what type of change itundergoesand explain?

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whenvinegar is mixed with baking soda, it produces gas. identify what type of change itundergoesand explain?

2006-10-14 07:47:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Vinegar contains ethanoic acid CH3COOH and baking soda consists of Na2CO3 (or NaHCO3). Because CH3COOH is stronger acid than H2CO3 the following reaction takes place:

2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 --> 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2

So, the gas that is produced is CO2.

2006-10-14 11:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dimos F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋