Question

Is sodium bicarbonate an Arrhenius base?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Arrhenius base: A chemical species which give ${\mathrm{OH}}^{-}$ ion in an aqueous solution is called Arrhenius base.
2. Sodium bicarbonate: The formula of sodium bicarbonate is ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.
3. Sodium bicarbonate gives ${\mathrm{OH}}^{-}$.

Hence, sodium bicarbonate is an Arrhenius base.