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Baking soda is a base & lime juice is an acid -- therefore they create a chemical reaction.

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Why does baking soda react with lime juice?

Baking soda which is sodium bicarbonate is a base, while vinegar is acetic acid, an acid. The mixing of these two chemicals results in a neutralization reaction, producing carbon dioxide gas which causes the bubbling.


What will be the reaction when you add lime to baking soda?

Lime juice is acidic, containing several different acids. Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate, a weak base. The two will react, releasing carbon dioxide (and forming a variety of sodium salts, notably citrate and ascorbate) ... the specific amount of baking soda doesn't really matter.


Science project that includes baking soda vinegar and lime juice?

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What is the juice in a lime called?

It is called Lime Juice


What does a lime juice tub mean?

A lime juice tub was a ship that served lime juice to prevent scurvy.


Is lime juice a base?

Lime juice is fairly acidic.


How does one substitute rose's sweetened lime juice for lime juice?

One must squeeze a lime.


Can you substitute lime juice for lime zest in cooking?

The zest from any other citrus fruit would work fine. However, the recipe will taste like that citrus instead of lime. I suppose a bit of lime juice could work, but I wouldn't suggest it for a particularly delicate recipe, especially if you're baking. Something sturdy like a soup or stir fry should be fine, though, if you substitute juice for zest.


What is the density of lemon juice?

Lemon juice is more dense than lime juice.


Is lime juice soluble in water?

yes lime juice is soluble in water


How much lime juice concentrate is equivalent to one lime?

According to the RealLime 100% Lime Juice from concentrate bottle label: 1/2 cup of RealLime juice = 1/2 cup fresh lime juice So...1 cup of RealLime "concentrate" juice equals 1 cup of fresh lime juice.


Can lime juice neutralize Sodium Hydroxide?

NO!!! In simple terms this is adding an acid to an acid. Household products that will neutralise lime juice are sodium carbonate (Washing Soda), Sodium bi-Carbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonte)/(Baking powder) and Brasso( Ammonia /Base content).