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Basically bicarbonate of soda or baking soda makes the cake rise while baking using little air bubbles to expand the cake.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoits a levening agent.. it makes the cake light and airy
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∙ 14y agoAlso called baking soda. When combined with an acid (yogurt, sour cream), it begins to produce gas bubbles.
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∙ 11y agoIts to rise the dough.
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to create an alkaline taste
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Is sodium bicarbonate secreted by endocrine or exocrine glands?
Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the pancreas. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine function. Its secretion of sodium bicarbonate is part of its exocrine function.
What is the function of sodium bicarbonate in the preparation of hippuric acid?
neutralizing agent
Function of sodium bicarbonate in leather processing?
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Is sodium bicarbonate blue?
Sodium bicarbonate is white.
Is sodium bicarbonate a simple sugar?
No. Sodium bicarbonate is a salt.
What is the function of sodium bicarbonate in esterification?
To remove the sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and carboxylic acid (RCOOH).
Is sodium bicarbonate soluble in ether?
No, sodium bicarbonate is not soluable in ether.
What are the pH's of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate?
Sodium carbonate has a pH of about 11, and sodium bicarbonate has a pH of 8.
Is sodium carbonate the same as sodium bicarbonate?
No. Sodium carbonate is Na2CO3. Sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3. Sodium carbonate is a stronger base.
Are sodium bicarbonate and sodium metabisulfite the same?
No. Sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3, a compound of sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. It contains the monatomic sodium ion (Na+) and the polyatomic bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) Ammonium bicarbonate is NH4HCO3, a compound of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. It contains the polyatomic ammonium ion (NH4+) and the bicarbonate ion. Due to the acidity of the ammonium ion, ammonium bicarbonate is a less basic than sodium bicarbonate.
Does sodium bicarbonate contain yeast?
No. Sodium bicarbonate is simple alkaline salt.
Does sodium bicarbonate has a tablet?
Yes. It's called sodium bicarbonate tablets.
