Question: what is baking soda used for in baking chemical equation?
Answer: Baking soda (not to be confused with baking powder), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), is a leavening agent that's added in food preparation to make baked goods rise. Recipes that use baking soda as a leavening agent also contain an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice, milk, honey or brown sugar.