Question

Would vinegar and baking soda create brand new matter

Answer 1

No, vinegar and baking soda do not create brand new matter when mixed together. The chemical reaction between vinegar (which contains acetic acid) and baking soda (which contains sodium bicarbonate) creates carbon dioxide gas, water, and a soluble salt called sodium acetate. The total mass of the reactants remains the same before and after the reaction, so no new matter is created.