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Sodium bicarb...

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Sodium bicarbonate, which is used in bakeries and medicines, is a/an

(a) base
(b) acid
(c) salt
(d) indicator

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(c) Salt
Sodium Bicarbonate, also called baking soda is a salt which is used in bakery and medicines.

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