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Baking soda is mixture of:
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Correct answer: sodium hydrogen carbonate and tartaric acid
Explanation: Baking soda is a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate and tartaric acid. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Chemical name of baking soda: NaHCO₃. ▪️ Tartaric acid neutralises sodium carbonate formed during heating. ▪️ Used in making baking powder for fluffy cakes. ▪️ Produces CO₂ gas on heating → makes food rise. ▪️ Also used as an antacid to relieve acidity. ▪️ Applied in cleaning purposes as a mild alkali. ▪️ Safe and environment-friendly compound. ▪️ Plays role in fire extinguishers as well.