Description

Sodium bicarbonate—aka baking soda 🧂

What it is:
A white, crystalline powder with the chemical formula NaHCO₃. It’s a mild base (alkaline).

Common uses:

Baking: Acts as a leavening agent—reacts with acids to produce CO₂, making cakes and breads rise.

Cleaning: Deodorizes and gently scrubs sinks, fridges, and surfaces.

Health (occasional use): Can neutralize stomach acid (antacid) and soothe mild heartburn.

Personal care: Toothpaste ingredient, mouth rinse, odor control.

Science/industry: pH buffering, fire extinguishers, lab reactions.

Fun chemistry bit:
When heated or mixed with an acid (like vinegar or lemon juice), it releases carbon dioxide gas—hello, bubbles.

Got it—what specific use do you mean?

For example:

🍰 baking or cooking

🧽 cleaning/deodorizing

🩺 health/antacid

🧪 chemistry or school experiment

🌿 household hack (laundry, smells, pests)