Properties of Baking Soda - Chemical Name: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)- Appearance: White crystalline powder- Taste: Slightly salty and alkaline- Solubility: Soluble in water- pH: Mildly alkaline (around 8-9 when dissolved in water)- Reactivity: Reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas (CO₂), causing bubbling or fizzing- Uses: Commonly used in baking as a leavening agent, cleaning, deodorizing, and in some medical applications