Chemical formula of baking soda

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

The chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO3.

Characteristics of Baking Soda

CharacteristicDescription
Chemical formulaNaHCO3
pH levelAlkaline (basic)
SolubilitySoluble in water
TasteSlightly salty
OdorOdorless or slight ammonia-like odor when wet
Common usesBaking, cleaning, deodorizing, fire-fighting
Health implicationsGenerally safe for consumption in small amounts, but can cause adverse effects in large amounts or with certain medical conditions
ReactivityReacts with acids, producing carbon dioxide
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Alkali Metal

Alkali MetalReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s) Name
Lithium (Li)2 Li + 2 NaHCO3 → 2 Li2CO3 + 2 H2O + 2 CO2↑Lithane or  Carbolith
Sodium (Na)2 Na + 2 NaHCO3 → 2 Na2CO3 + H2↑ + 2 CO2↑Washing soda or soda ash,
Potassium (K)2 K + 2 NaHCO3 → 2 K2CO3 + H2↑ + 2 CO2↑potash
Rubidium (Rb)2 Rb + 2 NaHCO3 → 2 Rb2CO3 + H2↑ + 2 CO2↑Rubidium carbonate
Cesium (Cs)2 Cs + 2 NaHCO3 → 2 Cs2CO3 + H2↑ + 2 CO2↑Cesium carbonate

 

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Alkaline Earth Metal

Alkaline Earth MetalReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s)
Magnesium (Mg)Mg + 2 NaHCO3 → MgCO3 + 2 Na + H2O + CO2↑Magnesite
Calcium (Ca)Ca + 2 NaHCO3 → CaCO3 + 2 Na + H2O + CO2↑Limestone or chalk
Strontium (Sr)Sr + 2 NaHCO3 → SrCO3 + 2 Na + H2O + CO2↑Celestine or strontianite
Barium (Ba)Ba + 2 NaHCO3 → BaCO3 + 2 Na + H2O + CO2↑Witherite

 

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Transition Element

Transition ElementReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s)
Iron (Fe)4 Fe + 3 NaHCO3 → Fe3O4 + 3 Na2CO3 + 3 H2O + 3 CO2↑Magnetite, Soda ash
Copper (Cu)2 Cu + NaHCO3 → Cu2O + Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2↑Cuprous oxide, Soda ash

 

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Non-Transition Element

Non-Transition ElementReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s)
Carbon (C)NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + CO2↑Washing soda, carbon dioxide ↑
Silicon (Si)NaHCO3 + SiO2 → Na2SiO3 + H2O + CO2↑Waterglass , water, carbon dioxide↑
Nitrogen (N)2 NaHCO3 + 2 NH3 → Na2CO3 + (NH4)2CO3 + H2O↑Washing soda ,baker’s ammonia,water

 

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Metalloid

MetalloidReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s)
Boron (B)4 NaHCO3 + 2 B2O3 → 4 NaBO2 + 3 H2O + 3 CO2↑Borax
Silicon (Si)NaHCO3 + SiO2 → Na2SiO3 + H2O + CO2↑Waterglass

 

Reaction Of Baking Soda With Non-Metal

Non-MetalReaction with Baking SodaProduct(s)
Hydrogen (H)2 NaHCO3 + 2 HCl → 2 NaCl + 2 H2O + 2 CO2↑Table salt
Sulfur (S)NaHCO3 + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O + CO2↑Glauber’s salt,

 

Phosphorus (P)NaHCO3 + H3PO4 → NaH2PO4 + H2O + CO2↑monosodium phosphate or MSP

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