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bicarbonate of soda

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bicarbonate of soda: see sodium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate, chemical compound, NaHCO3, a white crystalline or granular powder, commonly known as bicarbonate of soda or baking soda. It is soluble in water and very slightly soluble in alcohol.
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bicarbonate of soda

 or sodium bicarbonate or baking soda

Inorganic compound, white, crystalline salt of sodium, chemical formula NaHCO3. It is a weak base and dissociates into water and carbon dioxide gas as it dissolves in the presence of hydrogen ions. In addition to household uses as an antacid, cleaner, and deodorizer, it is used in manufacturing effervescent salts and beverages and baking powder. Industrial uses include production of other sodium salts, treatment of wool and silk, and use in pharmaceuticals, sponge rubber, fire extinguishers, cleaners, lab reagents, mouthwash, and gold and platinum plating.


bicarbonate of soda
sodium bicarbonate, esp when used as a medicine or as a raising agent in baking

bicarbonate of soda [bī¦kär·bə·nət əv ′sō·də]
(inorganic chemistry)


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VERY SIMPLE CITRUS CHOCOLATE CAKE Ingredients (makes about 8 slices) 1 lemon and 1 lime 6 eggs 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder ' teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 200g ground almonds 250g caster sugar 50g cocoa Pre heat oven to 180C degrees/Gas Mark 4 Method 1.
CLEANING WALLPAPER To clean crayon marks off your wallpaper mix together bicarbonate of soda and water to make a paste and gently rub the marks away with a clean, damp cloth.
Wipe the fridge or microwave with bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth -it''s a natural deodoriser.
 
 
 
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