Why may a cake not rise properly if too little baking powder is added?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Enough carbon dioxide will not be produced
Baking powder supplies the acid–base reaction that releases carbon dioxide when the batter is heated. The gas becomes trapped in small bubbles, and their expansion gives the cake a lighter, raised structure. If too little baking powder is used, less carbon dioxide is generated and fewer bubbles expand. Therefore option A is correct; the other outcomes are unrelated.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Enough carbon dioxide will not be produced
Why is this the correct answer?
Baking powder supplies the acid–base reaction that releases carbon dioxide when the batter is heated. The gas becomes trapped in small bubbles, and their expansion gives the cake a lighter, raised structure. If too little baking powder is used, less carbon dioxide is generated and fewer bubbles expand. Therefore option A is correct; the other outcomes are unrelated.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Acids, Bases, and Salts.
