Question

a milkman added base to milk to prevent it's cuddling. What is the name given to the reaction... pls tell
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Answer 1

Answer:

The  milkman added baking soda(Sodium Bi-carbonate) or NaHCO₃ to prevent the milk from cuddling.

The reaction that takes place when  baking soda(basic) is added to milk(acidic) is neutralization reaction.

Explanation:

Neutralization Reaction

A reaction in which an acid and base reacts to give corresponding salt and water is known as  Neutralization Reaction.

$\bigstar$When baking soda is added to milk it reacts with lactic acid in milk and prevents the milk from becoming curd.

 Baking Soda  

• Sodium Bi- carbonate or Sodium hydrogen carbonate is called baking soda .

• It's chemical formula is  NaHCO₃

• It is a basic in nature .

• Baking soda is prepared by action of ammonia and carbon dioxide on brine solution.

• Equation of preparation:-

CO₂ + NH₃ + Na⁺+ H₂O  $\longrightarrow$NaHCO₃ + NH⁺⁴

• Uses:-

$\bigstar$ Used in Kitchen to soften dough.

$\bigstar$ Used in softening hard water.

$\bigstar$ Used as an antacid to reduce stomach acidity.