What happens when baking soda and whole wheat flour gets mixed together?

Baking soda is a leavening agent that is activated by moisture and heat. It is commonly used in baked goods to produce soft and fluffy textures through the release of carbon dioxide gas .

When combined with whole wheat flour, they produce baked goods with more rise due to the activating the leavening power , while whole wheat flour adds nuttiness in flavour , density and slight chewyness, due to its inherent higher fiber content compared to all purpose flour.