Question

Give the chemical name and formula of Baking soda.

Answer 1

• The chemical name of baking soda - Sodium hydrogen carbonate or Sodium Bicarbonate
• The chemical formula is ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.
• In the baking industry, Sodium bicarbonate is used for making cakes, pastries, etc.
• In reaction, baking soda produces carbon dioxide in the eatery items and makes them fluffy and spongy.