Sodium Carbonate

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.

Also known as Bisodium Carbonate, Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt, Soda Ash, SODIUM CARBONATE, Washing Soda — per NCIT

Also identified as