Question

Assertion: When baking powder is heated or mixed in water, the following reaction takes place –
NaHCO3 + H+ ----------CO2 + H2O + Sodium salt of acid (From any acid)
Reason: Carbon dioxide produced during the reaction can cause bread or cake to rise making them soft and spongy.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Actual reaction take place is

NaHCO3 + ( heat ) ---> Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O.

Here heat is used as catalyst . Baking soda is a substance which makes the food fluffy by releasing carbon dioxide . This makes the food to rise up and become fluffy like in cake  which is not done by baking powder .