Question

Deanne and Bo conduct an experiment at school. They put vinegar into a dish, and then they add baking soda to it. Lots of bubbles form as they stir the two substances together. After the bubbling stops, they notice that they no longer smell the distinctive odor of vinegar. Their teacher explains that the atoms making the vinegar and the atoms making the baking soda were recombined to form water, carbon dioxide, and another compound called sodium acetate. (2 points)
Deanne and Bo determine that a reaction_______ take place. When a reaction takes place, atoms must___________.

Answer 1

Deanne and Bo determine that a reaction did take place. When a reaction takes place, atoms must rearrange.