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• Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid. The base and acid are prevented from reacting prematurely by the inclusion of a buffer such as cornstarch. Baking powder is used to increase the volum
• In preparation of baking powder. In making cold drinks. As a laboratory reagent.
• In manufacture of fire extinguishers. As an antacid to decrease the acidity of stomach. Due to its basic alkaline nature it neutralizes the extra acid present in the stomach.