Preparations and Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate and Common Salt
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Question
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
A
Sodium bicarbonate
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B
Calcium carbonate
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C
Calcium oxide
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D
Sodium chloride
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Solution
The correct option is A Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate is formed by mixing carbon, sodium, hydrogen and oxygen molecules. This mixture, also known as baking soda, is actually a type of salt.
It is widely used in personal care products like lotions and toothpastes and also in medicines.