Is sodium bicarbonate acidic or basic?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Yes. Sodium bicarbonate will neutralize acids, including strong acids, and release carbon dioxide in the process.

Answer 3

Sodium Bicarbonate is an acidic salt because, when sodium bicarbonate and salt mixes they form Acidic Salt

Answer 4

The water solution of sodium chloride is neutral.

Answer 5

Yes, it does neutralize acids but not strong acids. Sodium bicarbonate has one basic use

and that is its use as a mild antiseptic.

Answer 6

Basic