What is the product formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly? A. Sodium Carbonate B. Sodium Hydroxide C. Sodium Peroxide D. Sodium Monoxide

Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Peroxide
Sodium Monoxide

When sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly, it decomposes into sodium carbonate, water, and carbon dioxide. The reaction is as follows:

$$\ce{2NaHCO3(s) -> Na2CO3(s) + H2O(g) + CO2(g)}$$

Sodium carbonate is a white solid that is used in many different products, including baking soda, toothpaste, and glass. Water is a colorless, odorless liquid that is essential for life. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is used in fire

extinguishers and to make carbonated beverages.

Option A is the correct answer. Sodium carbonate is the product formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly.

Option B is incorrect. Sodium hydroxide is not formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly.

Option C is incorrect. Sodium peroxide is not formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly.

Option D is incorrect. Sodium monoxide is not formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly.