Which one of the following is the chemical name for baking soda ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate)” option2=”Sodium carbonate” option3=”Potassium bicarbonate (Potassium hydrogen carbonate)” option4=”Potassium carbonate” correct=”option1″]

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Baking soda is a common household chemical used as a leavening agent in baking, as a cleaning agent, and for various other purposes. Its chemical formula is NaHCO₃. The chemical name for NaHCO₃ is Sodium bicarbonate, also known as Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

– Baking soda chemical formula: NaHCO₃.
– Chemical names: Sodium bicarbonate or Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) is known as washing soda. Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO₃) and Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) are related compounds but are not what is commonly referred to as baking soda.

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