Mashaal Masha
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

* Chemical leavening agents cause carbon dioxide to be released within a liquid batter, making the batter rise as it bakes.
* Baking soda and baking powder are chemical leavening agents.
* Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate.
* To produce carbon dioxide, baking soda needs to be mixed with liquid and an acidic ingredient such as honey.
* Baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and an acid.
* To produce carbon dioxide, baking powder needs to be mixed with liquid but not with an acidic ingredient.

The student wants to emphasize a difference between baking soda and baking powder. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Difficulty: Medium
A: 

To make batters rise, bakers use chemical leavening agents such as baking soda and baking powder.

B: 

Baking soda and baking powder are chemical leavening agents that, when mixed with other ingredients, cause carbon dioxide to be released within a batter.

C: 

Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate, and honey is a type of acidic ingredient.

D: 

To produce carbon dioxide within a liquid batter, baking soda needs to be mixed with an acidic ingredient, whereas baking powder does not.

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