cotton doesn't "react" to liquids. It becomes saturated with them.
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Cotton is absorbent and tends to absorb liquids quickly. However, it can also lose its shape and shrink when exposed to water or other liquids. It is important to follow washing instructions carefully to prevent damage to cotton fabric.
No, not all liquids will react with baking soda. Baking soda reacts with acidic substances to produce carbon dioxide gas, which creates bubbles and causes the mixture to expand. Liquids that are not acidic may not react with baking soda in this way.
When two liquids react to form a solid, it is called a precipitation reaction. This occurs when a solid substance, known as a precipitate, forms as a result of the reaction between the two liquids.
A precipitate is a solid product that may form when chemicals in two liquids react. It is insoluble and falls out of solution as a result of the chemical reaction.
Absorbent cotton is untreated cotton that can soak up liquids and is often used in wound care or hygiene products. Non-absorbent cotton has been treated with a hydrophobic material to repel liquids and is typically used in applications where absorption is not desired, like in cosmetic applications or oil cleanup.
A precipitate is a solid that forms when two liquids are mixed together and certain substances in the liquids react and come out of solution. This solid then separates from the liquid mixture and settles at the bottom of the container.