A student has an unknown powder and wants to Determine what it is based on appearance the student believes that it's baking soda when performing the vinegar test what can the student expect to happen if it is baking soda
If the student believes that the unknown powder is baking soda and performs the vinegar test, they can expect to see a chemical reaction. When vinegar (acetic acid) is mixed with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), it produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate. This reaction typically results in fizzing, bubbling, and a release of gas.
