Sodium Bicarbonate

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Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate (pronounced: SO-dee-um bye-KAR-boh-nate), also known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder.

Etymology

The term "Sodium Bicarbonate" is derived from the elements that make up the compound: Sodium (Na), Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), and Oxygen (O). The term "bicarbonate" refers to the presence of two carbonate ions.

Uses

Sodium Bicarbonate has a wide range of uses in the medical field. It is often used as an antacid to treat heartburn and indigestion. It can also be used as a part of treatment for certain metabolic conditions, such as metabolic acidosis. In addition, it is used in some forms of chemotherapy to help reduce the side effects of the treatment.

Related Terms

  • Acidosis: A condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.
  • Alkalosis: A condition in which the body fluids have too much base (like sodium bicarbonate).
  • pH: A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.
  • Carbon Dioxide: A gas produced by the body cells as a waste product, which reacts with water in the body to form carbonic acid.

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