Difference between soda and baking soda

1, the composition is different

Soda is also known as lye, edible soda ash, edible lye, etc., soda is edible alkali, its chemical formula is called sodium carbonate, is a naturally occurring raw materials, while baking soda generally refers to edible baking soda, the chemical formula is called sodium bicarbonate, which is processed through the production of soda It is an upgraded raw material made through the processing of soda, so the composition and structure of the two are not the same.

2, the color is different

Soda color is slightly transparent white, the color is not as white as baking soda and a little translucent, while the color of baking soda is white, and is pure white, very white.

3, different shapes

Soda light from the appearance, similar to sugar but smaller fine sand state, not powder, while the appearance of baking soda is a very fine white powder state.

4, the smell is different

The smell of soda is more pungent, with obvious irritating odor, heavy taste, commonly known as "alkali odor", while the smell of baking soda is very bland, not pungent, without any odor.