Is baking powder an acid or an alkali?

Answer 1

Baking powder is an alkali

Actually baking powder is a blend of both acid and alkali. It generally contains acids such as calcium acid phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate or cream of tartar and the alkali sodium bicarbonate also known as baking soda. It's due to this blend that, after coming into contact with a liquid it is able to create carbon dioxide bubbles which are used as for leavening in baking.

Answer 2

Baking powder is alkaline.

Baking powder contains both an alkaline chemical and a blend of acids. It generally contains acids such as calcium acid phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate or cream of tartar and the alkali sodium bicarbonate also known as baking soda. It's due to this blend that, after coming into contact with a liquid it is able to create carbon dioxide bubbles which are used as for leavening in baking.

Answer 3

ummm I would say yes for alkali

Yes baking powder has an alkali in it but it also has a blend of acids which is what makes it a perfect leavening agent in baking. It generally contains such as acids as calcium acid phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate or cream of tartar and the alkali sodium bicarbonate also known as baking soda. It's due to this blend that, after coming into contact with a liquid it is able to create carbon dioxide bubbles which are used as for leavening in baking.

Answer 4

Baking Powder is an Alkali.