Question

State the chemical property in which the following uses of baking soda are based upon as an anti-acid.

Answer 1

Chemical Property: Neutralization Reaction

• Baking soda (NaHCO₃) is a weak base that neutralizes excess stomach acid (HCl) to relieve acidity and heartburn.
• Reaction:
  \[\ce{NaHCO3 + HCl -> NaCl + H2O + CO2}\]