Bicarbonate Ion and Sodium Compounds

The video tutorial explains the hydrogen carbonate ion, also known as the bicarbonate ion, with the formula HCO3-. It discusses its ionic charge of one minus and how it bonds with sodium to form sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3), commonly known as baking soda. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the charges of hydrogen and carbonate ions to comprehend the overall charge of the bicarbonate ion.

What is another name for the hydrogen carbonate ion?

• Carbonate ion

• Bicarbonate ion

• Sodium ion

• Hydroxide ion

What is the formula for the bicarbonate ion?

• HCO3

• H2CO3

• CO3

• HCO3-

What is the ionic charge of the bicarbonate ion?

• 2-

• 0

• 1+

• 1-

How do the charges of hydrogen and carbonate ions combine in the bicarbonate ion?

• 2+ and 1-

• 1- and 1+

• 1+ and 2-

• 2- and 2+

What is the ionic charge of hydrogen in the hydrogen carbonate ion?

• 0

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

What compound is formed when sodium bonds with the hydrogen carbonate ion?

• NaCl

• Na2CO3

• NaHCO3

• NaOH

What is another name for sodium hydrogen carbonate?

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Table salt

• Vinegar

What is the group number of sodium in the periodic table?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 3

• Group 4