Why is baking soda called “bicarbonate of soda” when the formula is NaHCO3 (only one carbon)? 1.02K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K February 10, 2020 0 Comments Why is baking soda called “bicarbonate of soda” when the formula is NaHCO3 (only one carbon)? In: Chemistry 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 11, 2020 0 Comments It has nothing to do with the ratio of sodium. HCO3 is called bicarbonate. CO3 is carbonate. H2CO3 is carbonic acid. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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