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It's both a weak base and an (even weaker) acid.
base (proton acceptor) HCO3− + H2O <--> H2CO3 + OH− with pKb = 6.3
acid (proton donor) HCO3− + H2O <--> CO32− + H3O+ with pKa = 10.3
It is used to neutralize acids in the stomach as an antacid.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoYes. Sodium bicarbonate will neutralize acids, including strong acids, and release carbon dioxide in the process.
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∙ 9y agoSodium Bicarbonate is an acidic salt because, when sodium bicarbonate and salt mixes they form Acidic Salt
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∙ 9y agoThe water solution of sodium chloride is neutral.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it does neutralize acids but not strong acids. Sodium bicarbonate has one basic use
and that is its use as a mild antiseptic.
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∙ 11y agoBasic
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Is bicarbonate acidic?
No. The bicarbonate ion is generally basic (alkaline)
Is sodium acidic or basic?
basic
Is sodium bicarbonate alkaline or acidic?
Sodium Bicarbonate is considered as acidic due to H+ ion. The formula is HCo3. Please remember when HCo3 dissolves the H+ ionizes and imparts acidity to alkaline solution.
Is sodium carbonate acidic or basic?
basic
Is sodium chlorate basic or acidic?
Basic
Will bicarbonate lower pH?
Yes, because sodium bicarbonate solution is basic.
Body organ which produced sodium bicarbonate?
The pancreas secretes sodium bicarbonate if it's healthy and working correctly
Would sodium sulfate be acidic or basic?
Sodium Sulfate is a basic substance.
Is sodium phosphate basic acidic or neutral?
it is both a salt and an acid
Is the solution of sodium nitrite acidic or basic?
acidic wrong answer
Is sodium-bicarbonate an acid or base?
weakly basic
Is sodium bicorbonate acidic or basic in water?
Sodium bicarb is alkaline so it is basic
