If it is a powder in its natural state, it must be a solid, not a gas.
Gas
A solid, usually sold in powder form. Any powder will be of the solid state of matter, even if dispersed in the atmosphere. A gas, by contrast, is a collection of molecular or atomic particles with no definite shape or volume.
yes baking soda is a powder good question!
There isn't one. Bread Soda is the Irish name for baking soda.
Baking soda is simply bicarbonate of soda that reacts with an acid in batter or dough to produce gas and cause the product to rise. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and an acid, along with cornstarch or other ingredients. Substituting baking powder for baking soda or vice versa can cause a product to "fall" or fail to rise.
Baking soda is a powder. When dissolved in water, it forms a clear liquid with no crystals present.
Both baking powder and baking soda are "leavening" which means that they produce gas that causes batter or dough to rise. Baking soda is just that, bicarbonate of soda, while baking powder is a mixture of baking soda, an acid, (usually cream of tartar) and a moisture absorber (cornstarch.)
No, baking soda and baking powder are not the same. Baking soda is a single ingredient (sodium bicarbonate) while baking powder is a mixture of baking soda, an acid, and a starch.
Baking soda does not rise as well as baking powder
No. Baking powder contains baking soda along with an acidic ingredient and salts.See : http://video.answers.com/baking-soda-vs-baking-powder-290159125
Yes, acids can produce effervescence with baking powder. Baking powder contains a combination of an acid (usually cream of tartar) and a base (usually baking soda). When an acid is added to baking powder, it reacts with the baking soda to release carbon dioxide gas, resulting in effervescence. This reaction is what causes baked goods to rise.
No. But they both serve as leavening agents. Baking powder has baking soda in it