Why is baking powder considered as a substance that could be used to make bomb?

It's a common misconception that baking powder is a component of bombs. Baking powder is not an explosive material.

While it contains baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), which is a key ingredient in some homemade explosives, the amount and type of baking soda in baking powder are far too small and not mixed with other crucial ingredients like acid or oxidizers.

Here's why baking powder is NOT a bomb ingredient:

* Lack of necessary components: Baking powder lacks the critical components needed to create a powerful explosive. It doesn't have the necessary oxidizer (like potassium nitrate in black powder) or a fuel source that can react violently with the oxidizer.

* Low concentration of baking soda: Baking powder contains only a small amount of baking soda. The concentration is not sufficient to create a significant explosion.

* Reaction is controlled and slow: The reaction of baking soda with an acid in baking powder is designed to create carbon dioxide gas, causing dough to rise. This reaction is controlled and slow, not explosive.

In summary, baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking, and it does not possess the chemical properties to be used as a bomb ingredient.

It's important to remember that mixing everyday ingredients like baking soda with other chemicals can be dangerous and should never be attempted without proper knowledge and safety precautions.