Question

What is the difference between caustic soda and baking sodabetbetween?

Answer 1

caustic soda is another name of sodium hydroxide .it is used in soap and detergents while baking soda is a cooking soda I.e sodium bicarbonate.
it is also used for whitening of teeth

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: The following are the differences between Caustic soda and Baking soda:

• The chemical formula of Caustic soda is NaOH  and the chemical name is Sodium Hydroxide.The chemical formula of Baking soda is NaHCO3 and the chemical name is Sodium Bicarbonate.

• Caustic soda is considered very harmful for the human body while Baking soda is not.

• Caustic soda if swallowed can cause harm to the tongue, stomach, mouth and  esophagus whereas Baking soda can neutralize the stomach acid.  

• Caustic soda can not be used for cleaning teeth but Baking soda can be.

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