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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

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

Profile image of Mohini  Belani
17 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of AskiitianExpert Shine
17 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.