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Write the chemical formula of baking soda. How is baking soda prepared? Write the reaction which takes place when it is heated during cooking.

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The chemical formula of baking soda is `NaHCO_3` It is prepared by using sodium chloride.
`NaCl+H_2O+CO_2+NH_3 toNH_4Cl+NaHCO_3`
On heat i n g:
`2NaHCO_3 to^(Heat) Na_2CO_3+H_2O+CO_2`
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