The pH of salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is 9. Identify the salt and write the chemical equation to form this salt. Also lists it's 2 uses.

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Dear Student
The salt is Baking Soda i.e., Sodium bi carbonate.
Na₂CO₃ + CO₂ + H₂O → 2NaHCO₃
Uses of Baking Soda:
(i) It is used as an antacid as it reduces the acidity in the stomach.
(ii)Due to the formation of soapy foam, it is used in fire extinguishers.
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The pH of salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is 9. Identify the salt and write the chemical equation to form this salt. Also lists it's 2 uses.

Dear Student The salt is Baking Soda i.e., Sodium bi carbonate. Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O → 2NaHCO3 Uses of Baking Soda: (i) It is used as an antacid as it reduces the acidity in the stomach. (ii)Due to the formation of soapy foam, it is used in fire extinguishers. Regards

Dear Student
The salt is Baking Soda i.e., Sodium bi carbonate.
Na₂CO₃ + CO₂ + H₂O → 2NaHCO₃
Uses of Baking Soda:
(i) It is used as an antacid as it reduces the acidity in the stomach.
(ii)Due to the formation of soapy foam, it is used in fire extinguishers.
Regards