Question

State the chemical property in the given case on which the following use of baking soda is based upon:

As an anti-acids

Answer 1

Chemical Property: Neutralization Reaction

• Baking soda (NaHCO₃) is a weak base that neutralizes the excess stomach acid (HCl) to relieve acidity and heartburn.
• Reaction:
  \[\ce{NaHCO3 + HCl -> NaCl + H2O + CO2}\]