Question

If the white powder obtained from washing soda is further heated what will happen

Answer 1

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCo3). When heated it breaks down into carbon dioxide gas and water. Carbon dioxide is liberated in the form of bubbles. Baking soda is also considered as baker's yeast.

At a temperature above 176 degree Fehrenhite or 80 degree Celcius bio carbonate breaks down into three compounds forming sodium carbonate (Na2Co3), water (H2 O) , and carbon dioxide (Co2) . The higher the temperature of sodium bicarbonate ,the faster it decomposes it will decompose. Both carbon dioxide and water are gaseous at the warm temperature they disappear into air.