The pH of a salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is 14. Identify the salt and write a chemical equation for its formation. List its two uses.

The salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is Baking Soda i.e., Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃).

The chemical equation for its formation is given below:

$Na_2CO_3 + CO_2 + H_2O → 2NaHCO_3$

Uses of Baking Soda are given below:

1. It is used as an antacid as it reduces the acidity in the stomach.
2. Due to the formation of soapy foam, it is used in fire extinguishers.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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