This reaction forms water, sodium acetate (a salt) and carbon dioxide—the fizzy part. The amount of carbon dioxide gas that is produced from baking soda is remarkable—one tablespoon (around 18 ...

Sodium hydroxide also plays another important role in the creation of skin care products during saponification, a chemical reaction that transforms fats and oils into a smooth, well-mixed soap ...

A perfect balance of acetic acid and baking soda would give you just water, carbon dioxide and sodium acetate. But the majority of vinegar and bicarb cleaner recipes use a large excess of one or ...