Question

summative quiz
ctions: using your resources, answer the following question and give two (2) pieces of
nce that proves your claim. restate the question and use proper capitalization and
uation.
on: where did the gas from the bath bomb come from?
as from the bath bomb came from the ingrideants

Explanation:

Bath bombs typically contain citric acid and a bicarbonate (like sodium bicarbonate). When they dissolve in water, these two react: $\ce{C6H8O7 + 3NaHCO3 -> 3CO2 + 3H2O + Na3C6H5O7}$. The gas produced is carbon dioxide ($\ce{CO2}$), coming from the chemical reaction between the acidic (citric acid) and basic (bicarbonate) components. Evidence 1: The ingredients list often has citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, which are known to react to produce $\ce{CO2}$. Evidence 2: When a bath bomb is placed in water, bubbling (gas release) is observed, consistent with a reaction producing a gas like $\ce{CO2}$.

Answer:

The gas from the bath bomb came from the chemical reaction between citric acid and a bicarbonate (e.g., sodium bicarbonate) present in the bath bomb's ingredients. Evidence 1: Bath bombs commonly contain citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, which react in water. Evidence 2: Bubbling (gas release) occurs when a bath bomb is added to water, indicating a gas - producing reaction.