What is baking soda? Write the chemical name of baking soda. Give the important uses of baking soda.
How does baking soda differ chemically from washing soda?
The soda commonly used in the kitchen for faster cooking is called baking soda. It is produced using sodium chloride as one of the raw materials. The chemical name of the compound is sodium hydrogencarbonate (NaHCO3).
Uses- (i) Sodium hydrogencarbonate is an ingredient in antacids. Being alkaline, it neutralises excess acid in the stomach and provides relief. (ii) It is also used in soda-acid fire extinguishers