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The compound baking soda has a chemical formula of NaHCO3. How many elements are in one molecule of baking soda?
A
4
B
12
C
3
D
6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Its chemical formula is NaHCO3. Its formula consists of one sodium (Na) atom, one hydrogen (H) atom, one carbon (C) atom and three oxygen (O) atoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result, Sodium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon are elements contained in baking soda.

Detailed explanation-3: -How many atoms are there in one molecule of baking soda ? NaHCO3 = No. of atoms are 1 sodium + 1 Hydrogen + 1 carbon + 3 oxygens = 6 atoms per molecule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sodium bicarbonate (IUPAC name: sodium hydrogencarbonate), commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation (Na+) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO3−).

Detailed explanation-5: -Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), more commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound. It is composed of three atoms of oxygen (O) and one atom each of sodium (Na), hydrogen (H), and carbon (C).

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