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Sir please tell me why there is fizzing in solution when an acid is added to a base or vice-versa?

Sir please tell me why there is fizzing in solution when an acid is added to a base or vice-versa?

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AskiitianExpert Shine
10 Points
14 years ago

Hi

The baking soda, a base, neutralizes the acid . This releases carbon dioxide gas, which causes the fizzing action. Every acid base reaction does not cause fizzing . its the bicarbonates that produce carbon di oxiden on reacting with acid and cause fizzing.

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