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Baking soda is...

Baking soda is

A

`NaHCO_(3)`

B

`NaHCO_(3)*6H_(2)O`

C

`Na_(2)CO_(3)`

D

`Na_(2)CO_(3)*10H_(2)O`

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To answer the question "Baking soda is:", we need to identify the correct chemical name or formula for baking soda among the given options. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding Baking Soda**: - Baking soda is a common name for a chemical compound used in cooking, cleaning, and various other applications. 2. **Identifying the Chemical Formula**: - The chemical formula for baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which can also be represented as sodium hydrogen carbonate. Its chemical formula is NaHCO₃. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: Sodium bicarbonate - This is the correct name for baking soda. - **Option B**: Hydrate of sodium bicarbonate - This is not a standard name for baking soda. - **Option C**: Dry sodium carbonate - This refers to a different compound (soda ash), not baking soda. - **Option D**: Hydrate of sodium carbonate - This is also not related to baking soda. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option A: Sodium bicarbonate**. ### Final Answer: Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). ---
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