The reaction you're referring to involves sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, NaHCO₃) reacting with acetic acid (HC₂H₃O₃, commonly found in vinegar) to produce sodium acetate (NaC₂H₃O₂), water (H₂O), and carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Here are some correct statements about the reaction:
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It produces a gas: The formation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a characteristic feature of this reaction, which is often observed as bubbling or fizzing when baking soda is mixed with vinegar.
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It is an acid-base reaction: In this reaction, acetic acid acts as an acid, while sodium bicarbonate acts as a base. This generates a salt (sodium acetate), water, and gas.
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The reaction is exothermic: Although the temperature change may not be significant, the overall reaction releases energy in the form of heat.
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It results in a neutralization reaction: The acid and base neutralize each other, forming a salt and water.
If you need a specific statement to be considered correct, it would depend on the context of the choices provided. However, the highlighted aspects represent key features of the reaction.