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Lemon juice contains citric acid which is acidic. Baking Soda contains mainly sodium bicarbonate. An acid plus a carbonate or bicarbonate produces Carbon Dioxide which will put a flame out and is the basis for one type of fire extinguisher.

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Q: How does the combination of baking soda and lemon juice make flames go out?
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