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Soda ash is sodium carbonate, a kind of edible alkali, chemical formula Na2C03; baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, also a kind of edible alkali, chemical formula is NaHC03.

1, different molecular formulas

The two molecular formulas are different, the molecular formula of the edible soda ash is: Na2CO3, and the edible chemical formula of baking soda is: NaHCO3, don't look at just one H, the difference can be not small, we are clear that the H element is the most abundant element in the universe, the elements found on the earth, the H element also has a certain amount of H element exists in every aspect of our life, we drink the chemical formula of water contains H.

2, alkaline is also different

Soda ash alkaline, baking soda's Alkalinity is weak, soda ash is soluble in water, and baking soda in hot water at about 50 degrees can be decomposed, in contrast to the edible soda ash in hot water and does not decompose, it can be seen that the stability of the two soda ash is greater than baking soda.

3, the use and effect of different

Soda ash can promote the softening of meat, the disadvantage is that there is an unpleasant smell of alkali, so the soda ash can be softened dry goods; and baking soda can destroy the structure of meat fibers, so that the meat is soft and swollen, tender and smooth.

4, different physical properties

The appearance of the two are white, but there is a difference, baking soda is white fine crystals, soda ash is white powder. In our daily life often use these two things, but edible soda ash can not be directly orally, there will be a great irritation, and baking soda in our stomach pain can be added to the water, after drinking the physical condition will be improved.