* Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3): Also known as baking soda, this is the primary reactant. When it reacts with an acid, it produces carbon dioxide, water, and a salt.
* An acid: This could be any acid, but a common example is acetic acid (CH3COOH) found in vinegar.
The chemical reaction is:
NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate) + CH3COOH (acetic acid) → CO2 (carbon dioxide) + H2O (water) + NaCH3COO (sodium acetate)
Note: Sodium acetate is the salt produced in this specific reaction.