Question

A white powder is added while baking breads and cakes to make them soft and fluffy , write the name of the Powder , name its main ingredients, explain the function of each ingredient. Write the chemical reaction taking place when the Powder is heated during baking.

Answer 1

Answer:baking soda

Sodium bicarbonate

Constituents: sodium, hydrogen,carbon,oxygen

During baking as it is heated it liberates carbon dioxide as it reacts with acids which causes the expansion of batter

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

white powder - NaHCO3 ( sodiumhydrocarbonate )

Functions-

soda fire extinguishers

used as antacids

reaction on heating - 2NaHCO3 ----> Na2CO3 + Co2 + H2O