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What is the product formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly? |
| A. | Sodium Carbonate |
| B. | Sodium Hydroxide |
| C. | Sodium Peroxide |
| D. | Sodium Monoxide |
| Answer» A. Sodium Carbonate | |
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Explanation: When sodium bicarbonate is strongly heated, it decomposes into sodium carbonate, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. Solid sodium carbonate is a white powder and is used in cooking under the name 'baking powder'; sodium bicarbonate is used in baking under the name 'baking soda'. |
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