Question

uses of sodium hydrogen carbonate ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also known as sodium bicarbonate.(NAHCO3)

Explanation:

NAHCO3 is the chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate

Uses:-

- Used as antacid.

- Making of bread from the released from NAHCO3.

- Used as fire extinguishers.

- Used as mild antiseptic.

Answer 2

Uses of sodium hydrogen carbonate

i) Baking powder mainly contains NaHCO, and its other components are Ca(H2PO4)2 and starch. NaHCO3 produces CO, which rises through bubling dough into cake or bread. This results cake and bread are smooth and spongy.

ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also an ingredient in antacids. Being alkaline, it neutralizes excess acid in the stomach and provides relief.

iii) It is also used as soda-acid in fire extinguishers.

iv) It acts as mild antiseptic.

v) Baking soda is sometimes added for faster cooking.