58. What is the product formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly? A.Sodium Carbonate B.Sodium Hydroxide C.Sodium Peroxide D.Sodium Monoxide
Answer: Option A Solution: 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’.
