Question

Are the uses of baking powder and baking soda the same ?

Answer 1

baking powder is powder and soda is liquid

Answer 2

Baking powder contains baking soda. It is a mixture of baking soda, cream of tartar (a dry acid), and sometimes cornstarch. These days, most baking powder sold is double acting.You can still use baking powder as the leavening agent in recipes calling for an acidic ingredient.