Write the chemical name and chemical formula of the following compounds: 1. Baking Powder 2. Washing Soda

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Solution for your first query:

Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) with any kitchen acid such as vinegar (dilute acetic acid).

Baking powder : NaHCO₃ + H⁺

On acid base reaction, baking soda releases CO₂ as follows:

NaHCO₃ + H⁺ → Na⁺ + CO₂ + H₂O

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