Sodium Bicarbonate

NaHCO₃

IUPAC: Sodium hydrogen carbonate

CAS: 144-55-8

Descripción general

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a mild base used in cooking, cleaning, and medicine. It decomposes above 50°C releasing CO₂.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×1
1,2%
C
Carbon ×1
14,3%
O
Oxygen ×3
57,1%
Na
Sodium ×1
27,4%

Usos

  • • Baking leavening
  • • Antacid
  • • Cleaning agent
  • • Fire extinguisher

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The reaction between baking soda and vinegar is the classic volcano science project

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(O)[O-].[Na+]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
84,01 g/mol
Densidad
2,2000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
50,0 °C
Solubilidad
96 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
83,9823
TPSA
60,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
33,0

Compuestos relacionados

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate has a molar mass of 84.01 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Bicarbonate at room temperature?
Sodium Bicarbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Bicarbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).