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The reaction between baking soda and acid has been known for a long time.
Its most common use is in baking, where the carbon dioxide gas that is produced makes things puff and rise. The first known instance of using baking soda for this purpose was from a cookbook from 1796!
Baking soda and acid reactions in baking make things puff and rise. But how could you use this same chemical reaction to blow up a balloon?
The reaction between baking soda and acid has been known for a long time.
Its most common use is in baking, where the carbon dioxide gas that is produced makes things puff and rise. The first known instance of using baking soda for this purpose was from a cookbook from 1796!
Baking soda and acid reactions in baking make things puff and rise. But how could you use this same chemical reaction to blow up a balloon?
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