Question

The chemical name of baking soda is:
A.Sodium hydrogen carbonate
B.Sodium carbonate
C.Sodium bisulfite
D.None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The chemical formula of any compound can be obtained from the valencies of the constituting elements. The chemical formula of baking soda contains hydrogen and carbon.

Complete step-by-step answer:
We must have the prior knowledge of two things for writing the chemical formula of a compound: Firstly, The symbols of the constituent elements, and
Secondly, The synthesizing capacity of each and every atom constituting the compound
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical name of baking soda. Its chemical formula is ${ NaHCO }_{ 3 }$. It is used as an antacid to remove acidity in the stomach. Due to its alkaline (basic) nature, the excess acid in the stomach gets neutralized.
Hence, the correct option is A.

Additional Information:
-Uses of baking soda:
-It is also used in fire extinguishers
-It is used for making baking powder
-It can be used on its own to make cakes or bread rise as it produces ${ CO }_{ 2 }$ on decomposition.
-Baking soda can be used to remove plaque and odors from your teeth and also promotes whitening.
-Use baking soda for minor injuries, including bee stings, poison ivy, insect bites, splinters, and sunburn.
-Baking soda can be used as a detox bath, natural deodorant, foot soak, and exfoliator.
-A mixture of baking soda and water is often effective for relieving indigestion, heartburn, and ulcer pain.

Note: The possibility to make a mistake is that you may confuse between baking soda and baking powder. But these two are different as baking powder is a component of baking soda and it contains only liquid to get activated.