I want to know if chemical reactions result in a new compound being formed, or is it just a solution?
2007-03-07 11:40:26 · 3 answers · asked by sarah13star 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If it does not form a new compound, what is formed?
2007-03-07 11:47:10 · update #1
IN this case, yes.
NaHCO3 + CH3COOH => Na+ + CH3COO- + CO2 + H2O
The products are sodium acetate in solution, carbon dioxide, and water.
2007-03-07 11:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chemical reaction will always end up with new products which are different from the reactant. In your example there would be new products formed. The vinegar and baking soda would be used to form these new products.
2007-03-07 11:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar (acetic acid - C2H3O2) and baking soda (NaHCO3) defintely react to form new substances
2007-03-07 11:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋