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How would you distinguish between baking powder and washing soda by heating ?

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To distinguish between baking powder and washing soda by heating, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Chemical Formulas - **Baking Powder**: The chemical formula for baking powder is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). - **Washing Soda**: The chemical formula for washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). ### Step 2: Heat the Baking Powder - When baking powder (NaHCO₃) is heated, it decomposes to form: ...
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  • When washing soda is heated

    A
    CO is released
    B
    CO+`CO_(2)` is released
    C
    `CO_(2)` is released
    D
    Water vapour is released.
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