If you mean baking soda for baking powder, or vice versa, then no, they act differently.
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No it doesn't, and never mix soda with baking soda and drink it it would be disgusting.
It causes your recepie to rise. ------- Thermal decomposition of baking soda and releasing of carbon dioxide and water vapours.
it helps the dough rise just like baking powder. Mostly they both have the same function. Hope this helps :)
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