Question

Baking soda is
1. Na₂CO₃
2. NaHCO₃ 6H₂O
3. NaHCO₃
4. NaCO₃ 10H₂O

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : NaHCO₃

The correct answer is NaHCO3.

• The common name of Sodium bicarbonate is Baking soda.
• Sodium bicarbonate is non flammable.
• Baking soda is basic in nature.
• Uses of Sodium bicarbonate are following:-
  • It acts as an antacid that is used to treat stomach
  • It is used in fire extinguishers due to the formation of soapy foam
  • It acts as a pesticide
  • It neutralizes the effect of acid as a neutralizer
  • In the stomach, Reduces the acidity 

      

• Baking soda was first manufactured by French chemist Nicolas Leblanc.
• It was first manufactured in 1971.

Some popular chemicals are as below-

•  Bleaching Powder - Calcium Chlorohypochlorite
• Caustic Soda - Sodium Hydroxide
• Washing Soda - Sodium Carbonate
• Table Salt - Sodium Chloride