Question

Statement: Baking soda or baking powder is different.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint:Try to differentiate baking soda and baking powder chemically. They may seem to have the same components but also look into the composition of these components. If not chemically, their distinction in uses will also help.

Complete answer:
Let us see the description of both baking soda and baking powder separately. Baking soda is chemically known as sodium bicarbonate therefore its chemical formula is $NaHC{O_3}$ . The chemical reaction in the production of baking soda is,
$C{O_2} + {H_2}O + N{H_3} + N{a^ + } \to NaHC{O_3} + N{H^{ + 4}}$
Baking soda is a non-flammable compound and is basic in nature. It is a white crystalline solid and is odourless. Baking soda is widely famous for its versatile uses. It is used as a pesticide as well as to reduce acidity in the stomach. It is used in fire extinguishers as well as to neutralize the effect of acid.
Baking powder is chemically a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, acid salts and many other bicarbonates. It is produced by a mixture consisting of an acid and base reaction.
As from the distinction of baking soda and baking powder we can clearly see that both are different compounds. So we can say both the compounds are different in their chemical composition.Hence the given statement is false.

So, option B is the correct answer.

Note:
Rather being chemically distinct, in place of one spoon of baking soda, three spoons of baking powder can be used instead. Baking soda reacts immediately with acids while baking powder does not. Baking soda does not contain monocalcium phosphate while baking powder does. Baking powder is used for fluffy bakery products while baking soda cannot be used for this purpose.