Describe the chemical reaction of lemon and baking soda by writing its balanced equation. Thanks in advance.
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Generally speaking, acid + baking soda → produces carbon dioxide and water and a salt.
HA + NaHCO3 → NaA + H2O + CO2.
The specifics for lemon juice: the acid is citric acid, a tricarboxylic acid (meaning it has 3H+ it can lose), and the salt will be sodium citrate.
C6H8O7 + 3NaHCO3 → Na3C6H5O7 + 3CO2 + 3H2O.
The production of CO2 causes any foaming.
HA + NaHCO3 → NaA + H2O + CO2.
The specifics for lemon juice: the acid is citric acid, a tricarboxylic acid (meaning it has 3H+ it can lose), and the salt will be sodium citrate.
C6H8O7 + 3NaHCO3 → Na3C6H5O7 + 3CO2 + 3H2O.
The production of CO2 causes any foaming.