Question

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate $\left(NaH{CO}_3\right)$ is a versatile compound. Which of the following is an example of chemical properties of baking soda ?

• A. Bubbles up when mixed with vinegar
• B. Allows dough to rise while baking
• C. Neutralizes odours
• D. All of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these.

• Baking soda is white crystalline chemical compound. It is also known as sodium bicarbonate and is widely used in baking due to its leavening properties. It causes dough to rise by producing carbon dioxide.
• Baking soda can help eliminate a number of odours like garbage odours and body odours. These odours are often acidic, so baking soda can interact with odour molecules and neutralize them.
• When we mix carbon dioxide and vinegar, carbon dioxide is formed which rises to the top of the mixture. This creates the bubbles and foam in the mixture.