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Yes, baking powder reacts with lemon juice. It is similar to baking soda and viniegar. Baing soda is a base, and lemon juice is acidic. When mixed, CO2 is created.

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Because the sodium bicarbonate in baking soda makes the citric acid in the lemon juice react, creating carbon dioxide, which gives the fizz and stuff.

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