The discovery of baking soda dates back to ancient times when it was used naturally as natron by ancient Egyptians for cleaning, mummification, and ointments. Later, a French chemist, Nicolas Leblanc ...

There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I'll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise.

Everyday baking powders and sodas, though similar, possess distinct chemical reactions crucial for baked goods' texture and ...

Students will be able to plan and carry out an investigation to identify which two of the three ingredients in baking powder react to produce a gas when water is added. Students will be able to ...

Baking soda and baking powder are two types of leavening agents. They’re two distinct culinary products with similar functions. For the most part, you can use them both to give baked goods light, airy ...

Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, which are substances used to help baked goods rise. Baking powder contains baking soda, along with other ingredients. Experienced and amateur ...

Students will be able to plan and carry out an investigation to compare the amount of gas produced in reactions between baking soda and baking powder when vinegar is added. Students will be able to ...