Question

$\text{Statement}:$ Baking soda or baking powder is different.

Answer whether the above statement is true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

$\text{Baking soda}$ has only one ingredient: sodium bicarbonate. It's chemical formula is $NaHC{O}_3$ and dissolves into water in its ionic form: $N{a}^{+}$ and $HC{O}^{3-}$. Sodium bicarbonate is a base that reacts when it comes into contact with acids, like buttermilk, yogurt or vinegar.

Baking powder has different ingredients that create $C{O}_2$ gas at different stages of the baking process. A typical formulation (by weight) could call for 30% sodium bicarbonate, 5–12% monocalcium phosphate, and 21–26% sodium aluminium sulphate.

Baking soda and Baking powder can be distinguished by the ingredients present as well as their reactivity towards acids.

Hence, the given statement is True.