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Multiple Choice
What is the chemical name for baking soda?
A
Sodium carbonate
B
Sodium hydroxide
C
Sodium chloride
D
Sodium bicarbonate
Verified step by step guidance
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Identify the common name 'baking soda' and recognize that it is a household chemical used primarily in cooking and cleaning.
Understand that baking soda is a compound containing sodium (Na) and bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) ions.
Recall that the chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO₃.
Recognize that the systematic chemical name for NaHCO₃ is sodium bicarbonate.
Differentiate sodium bicarbonate from other sodium compounds such as sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and sodium chloride (NaCl) by their chemical formulas and uses.