Sodium Bicarbonate Has Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen Atoms in the Ratio

question 132

Multiple Choice

Sodium bicarbonate has sodium, hydrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms in the ratio 1:1:1:3. What is the correct formula for sodium bicarbonate?

• A) NaBiCO₃
• B) NaHCO₃
• C) SoHCO₃
• D) none of these

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