Question

properties of baking soda

Answer 1

1. Sodium bicarbonate (Baking Soda) is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3
2. It is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder.
3. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate).
4. It can be used in Pest Control.
5. It is good fire extinguisher especially for electrical fires.

Answer 2

Baking powder is a solid mixture that is used as a chemical leavening agent in baked goods. It can be composed of a number of materials, but usually contains baking soda (sodiumbicarbonate, NaHCO3), cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate, C4H5KO6), and cornstarch. (A base, an acid, and a filler respectively.)