SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate, or NaHCO3. It can be produced through chemical reactions involving carbon dioxide and sodium hydroxide.
A
pure substance
B
mixture
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, we can say that baking soda is a pure substance as it has a constant composition and unique set of properties. So, the correct answer is “Option C”. Additional Information :-The IUPAC name of baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Baking soda is a chemical compound having structural formula ( NaHCO3 ) that contains the same composition of constituent particles which are consistent throughout the mixture. Hence, it is a pure substance.

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