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Name the main chemical in baking powder

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Answer:

sodium bicarbonate

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Answer:

Baking powder

Step-by-step explanation:

Baking powder is a solid mixture that is used as a chemical leavening agent in baked goods. It can be composed of a number of materials, but usually contains baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3), cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate, C4H5KO6), and cornstarch. (A base, an acid, and a filler respectively.)

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