A substance is a good primary standard if it:
1. has a high level of purity
2. has an accurately known composition (ie. you know its molecular formula, e.g. CO3)
3. is free of moisture
4. is stable and unaffected by air during weighing
5. is soluble in water
6. has a high molar weight to reduce percentage error in weighing
7. reacts instantaneously and completely
Sodium bicarbonate is white.
Yes, sodium bicarbonate and soda bicarbonate are the same compound. Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda.
Sodium bicarbonate is a base.
Yes, sodium bicarbonate is a base.
Sodium bicarbonate is a base.
Sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3, contains the Na+ and HCO3- ion (C(OH)O2-)
sodium bicarbonate is baking soda, which is a white crystalline solid.
sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate is a weak base.
Sodium bicarbonate is a basic compound.
Sodium bicarbonate is a basic compound, not acidic.
The pH of sodium bicarbonate is around 8.4.