BAKING SODA
- Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃.
- It is a salt composed of a sodium cation and a bicarbonate anion.
- Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder.
- Baking soda is a leavening agent used in baked goods like cakes, muffins, and cookies.
- Baking soda becomes activated when it’s combined with both an acidic ingredient and a liquid.