Sodium Carbonate
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Sodium Carbonate Definition
The disodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing property. When dissolved in water, sodium carbonate forms carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide. As a strong base, sodium hydroxide neutralizes gastric acid thereby acting as an antacid.
Sodium Carbonate Synonyms
Sodium Carbonate, Bisodium Carbonate, Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt, SODIUM CARBONATE, Soda Ash, Washing Soda
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