Question

A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify X, what is its chemical formula? Is the pH value of solution X is greater than 7.0 or less than 7.0.?​

Answer 1

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A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify X, what is its chemical formula? Is the pH value of solution X is greater than 7.0 or less than 7.0.?

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X is Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

X is Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)Chemical formula →NaHCO^3

3 During cooking → It decomposes to sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water.

3 During cooking → It decomposes to sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water.2NaHCO^3Δ

3Δ Na^2 CO^3+CO^2 +H^2 O

Answer 2

A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify X, what is its chemical formula? Is the pH value of solution X is greater than 7.0 or less than 7.0.?

X is Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

X is Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)Chemical formula →NaHCO^3

3 During cooking → It decomposes to sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water.

3 During cooking → It decomposes to sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water.2NaHCO^3Δ

3Δ Na^2 CO^3+CO^2 +H^2 O