If the student performs the vinegar test and the powder is indeed baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), they can expect to see a noticeable fizzing or bubbling reaction. This occurs because baking soda reacts with the acetic acid in vinegar to produce carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate. The formation of bubbles is an indication of the gas being released during the reaction.
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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