Question

State the chemical property in each case on which the following uses of baking soda are based (i)As an antacid (ii)As a constituent of baking powder

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) Baking soda is used to neutralise the burning senasation caused by the excessive production of Hydrochloric Acid.

(2) When any edible acid (ex: Tartaric Acid) is added to baking soda, it leads to the formation of baking powder. Thus, baking soda is an essential constituent of baking powder.