2007-01-03 11:57:58 · 18 answers · asked by ???????????????? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
vinegar is acetic acid, and baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. the hydrogen ion in the acetic acid wold react with the bicarbonate to form H2O and CO2 gas, and also acetate and sodium ions. the heat from the reaction, and also the escape of CO2 gas from the liquids causes a whole bunch of fizziness that shoots up pretty quick.
2007-01-03 12:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by car of boat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually tried this when I was in junior high. Because Baking Soda works like a anti-acid when mixed with liquid and consumed(think Alka-Selzer), it would be like taking a bunch of Tums with Ginger -Ale... You would feel very bloated and gassy. I didn't get sick, but felt like I had eaten about 30 Hard-Boiled eggs!
2016-05-23 00:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geeez I just did that an hour ago for my drains. It works good for cleaning drains, it does foam up like others have said. Not in anyway dangerous or anything. Try it.
2007-01-03 12:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by hmrdwn95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It frothes up. That's the standard trick kids use to make their volcanoes in elementary science class.
2007-01-03 12:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Principessa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You get a bubbling mess that runs all over the place!
2007-01-03 12:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theres no way youre serious, why dont you go try it, on top of some important papers
2007-01-03 11:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by Im that girl! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It fizzes up and then goes down. I heard this is great for opening drains.
2007-01-03 12:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a primitive fire extinguisher (those bubles being generated contain and release CO2!).
2007-01-03 12:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an eruption like a volcano
2007-01-03 12:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by peterosefan1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can become an explosion if it becomes unstable.... but it also can get rid of skunk smell.
2007-01-03 12:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by westfield47130 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋