A student has an unknown powder and wants to determine what it is. Based on appearance, the student believes it is baking soda. When performing the vinegar test, what can the student expect to happen if it is baking soda?(1 point)

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it will bubble and foam
it will bubble and foam

it will turn into a solid glass-like substance
it will turn into a solid glass-like substance

it will turn a blue-black color
it will turn a blue-black color

it will crystallize into a sugar-like substance

Answer 1

If the student is testing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with vinegar (acetic acid), they can expect that it will bubble and foam. This reaction produces carbon dioxide gas, which causes the bubbling and foaming effect.