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QUESTION 01 / 06
Why does baking soda help cakes rise?
Sodium bicarbonate can react with acids in a batter to produce carbon dioxide. Gas bubbles expand as the batter heats, helping the cake rise.
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Which gas forms when bicarbonate reacts with an acid?
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