Baking Ammonia or Ammonium Bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃, 79

question 79

Multiple Choice

Baking ammonia or ammonium bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃, 79.1 g/mol) is a leavening agent used in some older recipes. As it is heated, it breaks down into three gases: ammonia, water, and carbon dioxide. For each 20 g of baking ammonia heated (about 4 tsp) , how many grams of carbon dioxide are produced?

• A)15 g
• B)7.5 g
• C)11 g
• D)22 g
• E)20 g

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