this question is regarding acids bases and salts
2007-06-14 17:50:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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Milk contains lactic acid. Milkman stores his milk in metal containers. As a result, the acid in the milk reacts with the metal container and corrodes it. So to stop this reaction, the milkman adds some baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) which is a base. As the baking soda is added, a neutralisation reaction begins and as a result the milk becomes neutral and does not react with the metal container.
Milk contains lactic acid. Milkman stores his milk in metal containers. As a result, the acid in the milk reacts with the metal container and corrodes it. So to stop this reaction, the milkman adds some baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) which is a base. As the baking soda is added, a neutralisation reaction begins and as a result the milk becomes neutral and does not react with the metal container.
directly in simple words...
Baking soda is bicarbonate of soda and is a prime ingredient of baking powder. It is akaline in nature, and when combined with an acid, it creates carbon dioxide bubbles, giving rise to doughs and batters. Since it reacts with water, it should be mixed thoroughly with dry ingredients before adding liquids to insure even leavening. Baking soda alone is normally used when sour milk
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2007-06-15 01:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rohan 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Milk And Baking Soda
2016-10-02 11:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by mcbath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk contains lactic acid. Milkman stores his milk in metal containers. As a result, the acid in the milk reacts with the metal container and corrodes it. So to stop this reaction, the milkman adds some baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) which is a base. As the baking soda is added, a neutralisation reaction begins and as a result the milk becomes neutral and does not react with the metal container.
2007-06-14 20:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.McLaren 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pH of milk is around 6.5, i.e. it is slightly acidic and baking soda is basic in character, thus it is added to milk to neutralise it, so that we do not feel a little sour taste, which may develop due to acidic nature.
2007-06-14 19:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Suresh_Elite 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Backing soda will give coloring white effect in the milk. While pouring into the Mug the consumption of 900 ml. milk will show one litre of milk and there by milk man is benefitted by 10% more value .
2007-06-14 18:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Raghavendra R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually in summur due to increse in lactic acid in milk we add baking soda 2 nutralize it.
2015-09-28 21:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by Aarti 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the hot weather its to prevent the milk from spoiling. it becomes more acidic because of the bacterias that form lactic acid in the milk and spoils it. To counteract that they add the baking soda which is a base.
2016-03-19 03:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be to neutralize any lactic acid present and mask the fact that the milk a little sour.
2007-06-14 17:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to prolong shelflife of the milk, coz soda will neutralize the developing acidity and hence help in improving shelf life.
2007-06-14 18:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by pumba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure adultration, nothing else. Better donot drink such milk. Health risk - your decision.
2007-06-14 18:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lavgan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋