Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate)
Baking soda known as Sodium bicarbonate, or bicarbonate of soda.
Baking soda is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3.
The IUPAC name of Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate.
In Baking soda a sodium cation (Na+) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO3) combine to form salt.
Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate) is a white, crystalline substance that is commonly found as a fine powder.
Baking soda tastes slightly salty and alkaline, like washing soda (sodium carbonate).
Baking soda has many different name baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda, and bicarbonate of soda.
Baking soda has anticaries and abrasive properties.
Chemical name of Baking soda is – Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Chemical formula of Baking soda is – NaHCO3
Crystal structure of Baking soda is - Monoclinic
Molar mass of Baking soda is - 84.0066 g mol−1
Appearance of Baking soda is - White crystals
Odor of Baking soda is - Odorless
Density of Baking soda is - 2.20 g/cm3
Acidity of Baking soda is - 6.34
Preparation of Baking soda (by Solvay process):
a. Limestone is heated: CaCO3→CaO+CO2
b. CO2 is passed through a concentrated solution of sodium chloride and ammonia:
NaCl(aq)+NH3(g)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)→NaHCO3(aq)+NH4Cl(aq)
USES of Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate):
Reduces the acidity in the stomach
Acts as an antacid which is used to treat stomach upset and indigestion
Used in the process of washing as a water softener
Baking soda used as an effective odor remover.
Baking soda used in a process for removing paint and corrosion.
Baking soda used as an ingredient in some mouthwashes.
Baking soda can prevent the growth of fungi but it does not kill the fungus.
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