Chemically, salts are the products of neutralisation reactions between acids and bases. These are classified as normal, acidic or basic salts depending upon the extent of neutralisation whether complete or incomplete.
Generally salts can be synthesised in the laboratory as well as prepared commercially. However, many of these exist in nature e.g. Gypsum $({CaSO}_{4} . 2 H_{2} O)$ . Rock salt or sodium chloride (NaCl), Dolomite $({CaCO}_{3} . {MgCO}_{3})$ , Bauxite $({Al}_{2} O_{3} . {xH}_{2} O)$ etc. What is the difference between baking Soda and baking powder?

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The difference between baking Soda and baking powder is;
Baking Soda
Baking powder
It is the common name for Sodium bicarbonate(NaHCO₃). It is the mixture of Baking soda and Tartaric Acid(C₄H₆O₆)
It needs an acid ingredient to create a rising reaction. It already contains acid in the chemical mixture.
It is used in the production of washing soda. It is used in the baking industry to make confectionaries fluffy.
It is used in that have acidic ingredients like buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, etc. It is used in that do have acidic ingredients like biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, etc.

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(a) Oxides of metals are basic.

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(d) Bases are formed by the neutralization reaction between acids and salts.

(e) Salts are neutral.

Chemically, salts are the products of neutralisation reactions between acids and bases. These are classified as normal, acidic or basic salts depending upon the extent of neutralisation whether complete or incomplete. Generally, salts can be synthesised in the laboratory as well as prepared commercially. However, many of these exist in nature e.g. Gypsum $({CaSO}_{4} \cdot 2 H_{2} O)$ . Rock salt or sodium chloride (NaCl), Dolomite $({CaCO}_{3} \cdot {MgCO}_{3})$ , Bauxite $({Al}_{2} O_{3} \cdot {xH}_{2} O)$ etc. Excessive intake of which salt can lead to high blood pressure?

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Baking Soda	Baking powder
It is the common name for Sodium bicarbonate(NaHCO₃).	It is the mixture of Baking soda and Tartaric Acid(C₄H₆O₆)
It needs an acid ingredient to create a rising reaction.	It already contains acid in the chemical mixture.
It is used in the production of washing soda.	It is used in the baking industry to make confectionaries fluffy.
It is used in that have acidic ingredients like buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, etc.	It is used in that do have acidic ingredients like biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, etc.