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?
If the powder is indeed baking soda, when the student adds vinegar to it, they can expect to see fizzing or bubbling. This is because when baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) reacts with vinegar (acetic acid), it produces carbon dioxide gas, which creates the bubbles.
