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If a chemical reaction produces a gas, and the bag is close of, then the bag will inflate.

Take the exmaple of vinegar and baking soda:

CH3CO2H + NaHCO3 --> NaCH3CO2 + H2O + CO2

The CO2 released is a gas, which can inflate a bag.

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