Question

Can I use Eno instead of Baking soda in a Baking soda volcano?

Answer 1

Yes, Eno can be used as a substitute in a Baking soda volcano if Baking soda is not available due to similarity in their properties:

Chemical Properties of Baking Soda:

• Baking soda is basically ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$ [Sodium Bicarbonate].
• It is a base that will cause neutralization when comes in contact with acids.
• The pH value of Baking soda or Sodium Bicarbonate is $8$.

Chemical Properties of Eno:

• Eno constitutes Sodium Bicarbonate[Baking soda], sodium carbonate, and anhydrous citric acid.
• It also has Permitted flavor and coloring when marketed.
• It is an anti-acid that helps in curing indigestion by neutralizing the excess acid in the stomach.

Similarity:

• Both will act the same way and fetch the same results when added to the Baking soda volcano because Eno itself has Baking soda as its main component.
• Baking soda and Eno both will give an eruption effect in the volcano due to their basic or alkali properties.

Thus, Eno can be used in place of baking soda effectively in the Baking soda volcano.