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It's Chemical!

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Young scholars see that when two substances react together, they can form new chemicals or products. In this chemical reaction, the vinegar and baking soda react and create carbon dioxide. They discover it is these bubbles of gas that inflate the balloon.

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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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