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प्रश्न
Write two applications of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
State any two applications of baking soda.
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उत्तर
Applications of sodium bicarbonate:
(1) It is used to prepare the light and spongy bread, cakes and dhoklas.
(2) Being alkaline, it helps reduce acidity in the stomach.
(3) It is very useful in preparing CO2 gas, and it is one of the contents of fire extinguishers.
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