Common experiments

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Baking Soda/Vinegar

A classic, involves pouring/dumping/mixing Vinegar and Baking soda. Water is also a common ingredient. (Apparently, this is also a very good cleaning agent. Google search for "Baking Soda and Vinegar" (http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Baking Soda and Vinegar%22))

Results

The mixture foams up from the carbon dioxide produced.

Chemical Explaination

Acetic Acid (C₂H₄O₂, from the vinegar) reacts with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), forming carbonic acid (H₂CO₃). This deteriorates into H₂O and CO₂.

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