Question
Download Solution PDFBaking soda is ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Key Points
- Chemically known as sodium hydrogencarbonate, the formula of baking soda is NaHCO3.
- Baking soda is a white and crystalline salt that is made up of bicarbonate anion and sodium cation.
Additional Information
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Formula |
Chemical name |
Uses |
|
Na2CO3.10H2O |
Sodium carbonate decahydrate |
Sodium Carbonate decahydrate, salt of carbonic acid is used as a detergent, strong base or powerful electrolyte. |
|
Na2CO3 |
Sodium Carbonate |
Used in a wide range of industries, such as in cleaning and personal care products and as a fungicide, microbicide, herbicide, and pH adjuster. |
|
NaHCO3 |
Sodium hydrogen carbonate |
Used in baking industries. |
|
NaOH |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Used to make soap and as the main ingredient in household products such as liquid drain cleaners |
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