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Yes, the sodium carbonate will react with ethanoic acid. You will be able to see a weak bubbling to signify the reaction.

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Yes. Both Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) bubble when vinegar is added to them.

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Ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate = sodium ethanoate salt + carbon dioxide + oxygen

CH^3COOH + Na^2Co^3 = 2CH^3COONa + Co^2 + H^2O

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Yes.

I tried it with isopropanol. No gas evolved, but there formed on the bottom a clear thick condensate (which I have yet to identify). The liquid remained clear as well.

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