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acid in the stomach. In the kitchen, baking soda helps dough to rise
when making breads and pastries, so it is commonly added to recipes.
It can also be used as a multipurpose cleaner and even as a toothpaste
and breath freshener. In the refrigerator, baking soda absorbs odors and
keep foods smelling fresh. It can be sprinkled on carpets and upholstery
to absorb unpleasant odors as well. Baking soda is also helpful to keep
around in case of fire emergencies, as it will cut off the oxygen to grease
and electrical fires and put them out.
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Further Reading
Bailey, Kristy M. “Stoichiometry Tutorial: Finding and Using Molar
Ratios.” Available online. URL: http://www.occc.edu/KMBailey/
Chem1115Tutorials/Molar_Ratios.htm. Accessed July 17, 2010. Dr.
Bailey, of Oklahoma City Community College, explains how to find molar
ratios and provides sample problems.
MHS Chemistry, “Moles and Mole Ratios,” January 30, 2008. Available
online. URL: http://www.dbooth.net/mhs/chem/moles.html. Accessed
July 17, 2010. Mr. Zahm, of Middletown High School in Rhode Island,
provides a thorough explanation of the use of mole ratios in chemistry.
“Stoichiometry.” UNC-Chapel Hill Chemistry Fundamentals Program,
2008. Available online. URL: http://shodor.com/UNChem/basic/stoic/
index.html. Accessed July 17, 2010. This Web page explains the use of
mol measurements in chemistry and equation writing, and includes some
sample problems and solutions.
