What are some examples of chemical reactions in everyday life?

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George C.
Dec 27, 2015

Using baking powder

Explanation:

Baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate #"NaHCO"_3# (baking soda) and some acid salt (various options). When water is added, the sodium bicarbonate reacts with the acid salt to produce a sodium salt, water and carbon dioxide.

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