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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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