What are the uses of sodium hydrogen carbonate ?
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Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used inmedicine (frequently as an antacid), as a leavening agent in baking (it is “baking soda”), and in the manufacture of sodium carbonate, Na2CO3. “Baking powder” is a mixture composed mainly of NaHCO3
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The common name of sodium hydrogen carbonate is baking soda.
Explanation:
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is made up of sodium and bicarbonate ions present as a white solid crystal salt having NaHCO₃ as the chemical formula.
Some of the applications of sodium hydrogen carbonate are as follows:
- Used in cooking such as cake and pastries.
- Used as a water softener in laundering
- Used in the manufacturing of paper, glass, detergents , soap and rayon.
- Used as a cleansing substance for silver
- Used in aquariums to maintain pH and carbonate hardness.
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