Answer to Question #289504 in General Chemistry for Denmarc

Question

Give the percentage composition of sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3) or baking soda. Baking soda is an active ingredient in some you antacids like Kremil-S.

Answer 1

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation and a bicarbonate anion. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder.