The pH of a salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is 14. Identify the salt and write a chemical equation for its formation. List its two uses.
NaHCO3 is used to make tasty and crispy pakoras.
Formation:
NaCl + H2O +CO2 + NH3 → NH4Cl + NaHCO3
Uses:
(i) For making baking powder
(ii) Used as antacids