Question

Explain giving reasons: i. Tartaric acid is a component of baking powder used in making cakes. ii. Gypsum is used in the manufacture of cement. iii. Anhydrous calcium chloride is used in desiccators./guard tube

Answer 1

1. tarteric acid is used to neutralize the bitterness of baking soda.
2. gypsum is used in the the manufacturing of cement as it controls it hardening time or setting of cement.
3, Anhydrous calcium chloride is used in desiccator to absorb the moisture.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. to remove bitterness of cake

2. because it is hard and sets the cement

3. because it helps in absorbing moisture