Cupcakes: What's Inside?
Chemical Reactions Project
2NaHCO₃→Na₂CO₃+CO₂+H₂O
This equation can be classified as decomposition. The chemicals are being split into simpler substances while the cupcakes are baking and rising. The first half or reactant of the chemical equation represents sodium bicarbonate beginning to decompose the baking soda in the cupcakes. The product is the addition of sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide, and water as bubbles of air are rising with the cupcake, helping it to grow.
Real World Examples
This chemical reaction may be a bit hard to understand, but it occurs all around us. Baking cupcakes, cakes, and all sorts of foods and sweets involving baking soda all include this reaction.
Step 1: Gather Materials
- Flour
- Baking Cocoa
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda (Chemical Reaction)
- Salt
- Sugar
- Hot Water
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Frosting
- Oven Mits
- Stand
- Mixer
- Whisk
- Cupcake Tin
- Cupcake Liners
- Oven
- Recording Device