Q. What is the chemical name of baking soda?
Answer: Sodium Bicarbonate
Notes: Baking soda, more formally known as Sodium Bicarbonate, is a white solid that appears crystalline but often occurs as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste. Besides cooking, it has various household uses, like cleaning and neutralizing odors.The IUPAC name baking soda is Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate with the formula NaHCO3.

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