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A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify X. What is its chemical formula? State the reaction which takes place when it is heated during cooking. |
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Answer» (i) The compound ‘X’ is sodium hydrogen-carbonate commonly known as baking soda. (ii) The chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO3. (iii) Action of heat : When sodium hydrogen-carbonate is heated during the cooking of food, it decomposes to give sodium carbonate with the evolution of carbon-dioxide gas. 2NaHCO3 + Heat → Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O |
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