Question

What are the combining particles of baking powder? State their ratio by mass.

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio by mass of the combining elements in baking soda

Baking soda

1. It's molecular formula is NaHCO₃.

2. It's chemical name is sodium bicarbonate.

3. It has elements Na, H, C and O.

4. The ratio of mass of combining elements are:

Na: 23g by mass, by volume it is 1.

H: 1g by mass, by volume it is 1.

C: 12g by mass, by volume it is 1.

O: 16gx3 = 48g by mass, by volume it is 3.

Ratio of masses of elements n

Na: H: C: O

23: 1: 12: 16

Use of baking soda

1. It is used to make cakes.

2. It is used in making soda acid type fire extinguisher.

3. It is used as an antacid.