Question

Why does baking powder need water to produce a chemical reaction

Answer 1

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Explanation:

When you add baking powder to water or milk, the alkali and the acidreact with one another and produce carbon dioxide – the bubbles. ... No reaction occurs in the dry powder, but when water is added for cooking, the reaction above occurs to release carbon dioxide to make the baked item "rise".

Answer 2

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When you add baking powder to water or milk, the alkali and the acidreact with one another and produce carbon dioxide – the bubbles. ... This reaction is an important part of the leavening which takes place in baking. Baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate and a weak acid (cream of tartar) in dry form.

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