Baking soda is ______

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  1. Na2CO
  2. K2ClO3
  3. Na2SO4
  4. NaHCO3

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Option 4 : NaHCO3
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The correct answer is NaHCO3.

Key Points

  • 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 the 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 

Important Points   

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

Additional Information

Some popular chemicals are as below-

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