Bikarbonate
Bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt of bicarbonic acid, which is the conjugate base of carbonic acid. The name "bicarbonate" refers to the fact that the compound contains two hydrogen atoms, one carbonate ion, and a sodium ion.
Bicarbonate is a white, odorless powder that is stable at room temperature. It is highly soluble in
In the food industry, bicarbonate is used as an ingredient in baking powder, which releases carbon dioxide
In chemistry, bicarbonate is an important compound in the study of acid-base chemistry. It is a weak
The biosynthesis of bicarbonate occurs in living organisms through the action of carbonic anhydrase, which catalyzes