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Pancakes & Baking Soda: Chemical Reactions
Students will explore the chemical reaction behind baking soda in pancakes and why measurements matter in chemical reactions.
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grade:
6
8
time:
2 class periods
active lab time:
45
minutes
objectives:
- Explain what baking soda is and how it works
- Identify baking soda’s role in foods
- Write out the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar using chemical formulas
science concepts:
chemical changes, chemical reactions
essential questions:
- What is baking soda chemically?
- Why do we use baking soda when cooking and baking?
- What other ingredients are needed for baking soda to do its job?
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