Fizzing Fun with Bath Bombs

What are the two basic ingredients needed to make a bath bomb?

• Citric acid and sugar

• Citric acid and sodium bicarbonate

• Sodium bicarbonate and salt

• Salt and sugar

What type of reaction occurs when making a bath bomb fizz?

• Combustion reaction

• Neutralisation reaction

• Decomposition reaction

• Synthesis reaction

What gas is released during the bath bomb reaction?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is sodium bicarbonate also known as?

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Table salt

• Vinegar

What happens to the bath bomb when it is placed in water?

• It melts

• It freezes

• It dissolves and fizzes

• It evaporates

What is the role of citric acid in the bath bomb?

• It acts as a colourant

• It acts as an acid

• It acts as a preservative

• It acts as a sweetener

What type of reaction is demonstrated by the fizzing of a bath bomb?

• Reversible reaction

• Non-reversible reaction

• Physical change

• Endothermic reaction

What is formed when an acid and an alkali react together?

• Only water

• Only salt

• Salt and water

• Gas and water

What is the main reason for the fizzing effect in bath bombs?

• Release of oxygen

• Release of carbon dioxide

• Release of hydrogen

• Release of nitrogen

What is the state of the bath bomb ingredients before they are placed in water?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma