Question

Write the chemical name and formula of baking soda. Mention any one of its uses.

Answer 1

1. Chemical name and chemical formula

The chemical formula of a compound is the representation of its chemical constituents using atomic symbols and the number of atoms. The chemical name for a compound is a certain name given according to the constituents present in it.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda contains sodium ions $\left({\mathrm{Na}}^{+}\right)$ and bicarbonate ions $\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3^{-}\right)$. Thus, its chemical name becomes Sodium bicarbonate. As per the name, the symbols of elements are presented and the formula becomes ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.

The chemical name and formula of baking soda are Sodium bicarbonate and ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$ respectively.

Baking soda is used as a mild antiseptic and as a stomach acidity regulator.