Question

The chemical formula NaHCO3 represents the compound _______​

Answer 1

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Answer 2

The chemical formula NaHCO3 represents the compound sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate.

• Sodium bicarbonate is also known as bicarbonate of soda or baking soda.
• This is a salt that is composed of sodium cation and bicarbonate anion which is basic in nature and weak one.
• Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine white powder.
• The molar mass of this compound is 84 g/mol and is soluble in water.