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.
Yes. Sodium bicarbonate will neutralize acids, including strong acids, and release carbon dioxide in the process.
Sodium Bicarbonate is an acidic salt because, when sodium bicarbonate and salt mixes they form Acidic Salt
The water solution of sodium chloride is neutral.
Yes, it does neutralize acids but not strong acids. Sodium bicarbonate has one basic use
and that is its use as a mild antiseptic.
Basic
No. The bicarbonate ion is generally basic (alkaline)
basic
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.
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Basic
Yes, because sodium bicarbonate solution is basic.
The pancreas secretes sodium bicarbonate if it's healthy and working correctly
Sodium Sulfate is a basic substance.
it is both a salt and an acid
acidic wrong answer
weakly basic
Sodium bicarb is alkaline so it is basic