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The basic component is the bicarbonate ion, as the sodium ion is neutral. The bicarbonate ion will, in small amounts, react with water to form carbonic acid, a weak acid, and hydroxide ions, which are highly basic. It will also neutralize acids stronger than carbonic acid.
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∙ 11y agoit is a base because the chemical composition is NaHC03
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∙ 11y agoit simply has all the properties of a base, bitter taste, its corrosive.
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∙ 14y agoa base is a proton acceptor
baking soda
NaHCO3 forms CO32-in water. CO32- is a base
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Is baking soda a base?
yes baking soda is a base.
Baking soda a base or acid?
Baking soda is a base:)
Is a baking soda solution an acid or a base?
Baking soda, NaHCO3 is a more weak base, than being a (very) weak acid. pH about 8.0
What kind of base does baking soda have?
it is a base
Is baking soda acid or base?
Base
Which substance has the weakest base baking soda or ammonia?
baking soda is the weaker one
Is baking soda and water an acid or base?
Base.
What is the reason for baking soda to be a base?
Baking soda reacts with acid, so it's a base: HCO3- + H+ --> H2O + CO2
Is baking soda a acid or base?
Baking soda, NaHCO3 is a more weak base, than being a (very) weak acid. pH about 8.0
What is the reaction of baking soda to base?
baking soda mixed with base has no reaction. im a student from keystone btw. i have the same science experiment
Is baking soda solution acid or base?
baking soda is a base (-OH)...... vinegar(+H) is an acid that's why they react when mixed together.
Is baking soda lemon juice vinegar stomach acid a base?
Baking soda. The others are acids.
