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Baking soda has a somewhat alkaline nature, meaning that it reacts with acids. Baking soda melts at 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The fizzing is from gas (CO2) being produced. Any time a gas is produced, there is a CHEMICAL change.

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Will the pH of carbonated drinks increase over time Why?

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Why would you remove the egg shell first if it were to be placed in vinegar?

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Is mixing baking sodas and vinegar a chemical change?

Chemical it gives of gas


baking sodas chemical name?

It is sodium bicarbonate


Baking sodas help sore throat?

Baking soda does not help sore throats. For a sore throat drink warm tea with honey.


Why does sodas and mento' s explode?

It explodes cause of a chemical reaction.


Is bakiing soda an acid or a base?

Sodas and other carbonated beverages are acidic.


What is carbon dioxiode?

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Where did baking soda get its name?

Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) which is one of a group of sodium-based compounds that fall under the generic name of "sodas". The adjective "baking" comes from the fact that one of its primary uses is as a leavening agent in baked goods, and to distinguish it from other sodas including washing soda, caustic soda, etc.


Are all baking sodas meant for cooking?

Baking soda is used for more that cooking, but that is a matter of marketing and application, not a characteristic of the baking soda its self.It is added to things as a deodorizer, but this (carpet cleaners, ets,) are not safe to use for food.


Is sodium bicarbonate is same as cooking soda or baking soda?

Yes. I hve seeen some baking sodas blended with a little cornstarch for some reason, so that would not be pure sodium bicarbonate . . .


Do dark sodas or clear sodas have more fizz?

No.


Which sodas explode which sodas don't explode?

When a sealed can or bottle is overheated this can explode; but the phenomenon is not specific for sodas.


What is the chemical formula of drinking soda?

There is none! (at least: not one!) It is a mixture of many compounds, each of which has a different chemical name and formula plus a different set of properties.(Example: water, sugar, fizz-gas, many taste and aroma compounds etc.)