Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is produced when baking powder is heated?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Carbon dioxide and sodium carbonate are produced."
Key Points
- When baking powder is heated, CO2 gas is produced.
- When baking powder is heated, it evolves carbon dioxide gas which gets converted into sodium carbonate.
- The chemical reaction is as followed:
- NaHCO3 -->Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
- When sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved, it slightly gets hydrolyzed.
Additional Information
- Some common and chemical names of important compounds:
| Common Name | Chemical Name |
| Baking powder | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Bleaching powder | Calcium hypochlorite |
| Washing soda | Sodium carbonate |
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