Question

State the chemical properties on which the following used of backing soda are based
(1)As an acid fire extinguisher (2) As an Antacid (3)To make bread and cakes

Answer 1

when the baking soda combine with an acid it produce carbon dioxide and it is used in fire extinguisher for best purpose

as we know carbon dioxide is not supporter of combustion so it help in fire extinguisher.


it is used as an antacid because our body contain HCL in their stomach much so when the baking soda react with it it neutralize the effect of HCL in our body and get relief from acidity.


baking soda is based on making the bread and cakes Rises because with the reaction of an acid it release carbon dioxide and make the bread and cakes rise



generally tatric acid is used to produce carbon dioxide with baking soda.


it is sufficient for you