What reaction takes place when baking powder is heated or mixed in water ?
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Baking powder is hydrogen carbonate.When hydrogen carbonate is heated or mixed with water it evolves carbon dioxide gas which gets converted into sodium carbonate.
NaHCO3 →Na2C03 +CO2+H2O.
Also,when sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved in water,it slightly gets hydrolised.
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NaHCO3 →Na2C03 +CO2+H2O.
Also,when sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved in water,it slightly gets hydrolised.
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Answer:
a neutralisation reaction happens
Explanation:
Baking powder contains both bicarbonate of soda and an acidic substance called cream of tartar. Heating baking powder sparks a neutralisation reaction.
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