Question

Explain the thermal decomposition of baking powder and baking soda . Mention the mixture
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Answer 1

When it is heated above about 80°C it begins to break down, forming sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide. This type of reaction is called a thermal decomposition. 2 NaHCO3 (s) Na2CO3 (s) + H2O(g) + CO2 (g) This reaction is used in cooking where the carbon dioxide gas causes a number of products to rise....