Sodium bicarbonate has sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms in the ratio 1:1:1:3. What is the correct formula for sodium bicarbonate?

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The correct formula for sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3. The ratio of sodium to hydrogen to carbon to oxygen atoms is 1:1:1:3, which corresponds to the formula NaHCO3. Choice A has the incorrect symbol for bismuth (Bi) instead of bicarbonate (HCO3). Choice C has the incorrect symbol for sulfur (S) instead of sodium (Na). Choice D has the incorrect symbol for bismuth (Bi) instead of bicarbonate (HCO3).

Sodium Bicarbonate Has Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbon, and Oxygen Atoms in the Ratio