Question

Which gas is released when you combine vinegar and baking soda in a balloon, causing it to inflate?

• A. Carbon dioxide
• B. Nitrogen
• C. Hydrogen
• D. Oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Carbon dioxide

• When vinegar (acetic acid, CH₃COOH) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO₃) are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs. • This reaction produces carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas, along with water (H₂O) and sodium acetate (CH₃COONa).