The difference between sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate
Sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate have similar names but different chemical identities and behaviour. Sodium carbonate is commonly called soda ash, while sodium bicarbonate is known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda. The differences matter when choosing an ingredient or process chemical. Chemical identity Sodium carbonate: Na₂CO₃; CAS 497-19-8 for the anhydrous form; molecular […]