Question

what is baking soda chemically called? Give reaction involved in its preparation. Write its two uses.

Answer 1

Hi !

Baking soda is chemically called sodium hydrogencarbonate / sodium bicarbonate.(NaHCO₃)

Reaction involved in its preparation :-

NaCl + NH₃ + H₂O + CO₂   -----> NaHCO₃ + NH₄Cl


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Uses :-

1) Antacid in medicine to remove acidity.
2)Soda - fire extinguishers.
3) To prepare baking powder

Answer 2

Answer:

CHEMICALLY BAKING SODA IS SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE OR BICARBONATE (NaHCO3). IT SOMETIMES ALSO TO MAKE COOKING FASTER.

PREPARATION:

SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE IS PREPARED IN THE LABORATORY FROM SODIUM CHLORIDE BY PASSING CARBON DIOXIDE GAS THROUGH A COLD SOLUTION OF NACL SATURATED WITH AMMONIA.

NaCl+H2O+CO2+NH3=NaHCO3+NH4Cl

Uses:

1)Used in medicines as an antacid.

2)Used in manufacturing of aerated water