Hydrogen Carbonate (Noun)
Meaning
A salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sodium hydrogen carbonate was a crucial component in the manufacturing process of baking powder.
- Hydrogen carbonate, commonly known as bicarbonate, plays a vital role as a buffer in maintaining a healthy pH balance.
- The geologist explained the formation of the cave, focusing on the process of water dissolving the rock's hydrogen carbonate compounds.
- Inorganic compounds, such as hydrogen carbonate and carbonate, can significantly affect the water's overall alkalinity levels.
- Hydrogen carbonate can combine with an additional hydrogen ion to form carbonic acid or lose another hydrogen ion to form carbonate.