AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vinegar is an acid, and baking soda is a base. Thus, if you mix them together, you will get an acid-base reaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -A rule of thumb is 1.5 lbs. of baking soda per 10, 000 gallons of water will raise alkalinity by about 10 ppm. If your pool’s pH tested below 7.2, add 3-4 pounds of baking soda. If you’re new to adding pool chemicals, start by adding only one-half or three-fourths of the recommended amount.

Detailed explanation-3: -To raise the pH of an acidic liquid, sodium carbonate (soda ash), ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide (lime) or magnesium hydroxide can also be used. To lower the pH of a base liquid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid (HCI), nitric acid or carbon dioxide can be used, in addition to sulfuric.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neutralization reactions occur because baking soda is a base and tartaric acid is an acid. In this chemical reaction, when Baking soda reacts with Tartaric acid and water, it gives Carbon dioxide gas, Hydrogen gas, and Sodium hydroxide(NaOH).

Detailed explanation-5: -Baking soda is an alkaline substance. When it mixes with an acid, it alters the pH level. That’s why it can quickly soothe an upset stomach or cover a bad smell.