So, to sum up: baking soda is a base that loves to neutralize acids, puff up your pancakes, and de-stink your sneakers. It’s not an acid—it’s the friendly neighborhood bully who only fights the bad guys.
Next time you see that orange box, give it a respectful nod. It’s been quietly solving chemical arguments for thousands of years. And if anyone tells you it’s an acid? Pour vinegar on it in front of them. The fizzy evidence doesn’t lie.
