Hydrocarbons

Chemical Formula
HCO₃⁻
Compound Type
Inorganic anion, acid salt (derivative of weak carbonic acid – H₂CO₃)
Where Found
Used in the food industry (e.g., baking soda – NaHCO₃), antacids, water softening, household use
High concentrations can change the pH of water bodies, affecting ecosystems; improper use can contribute to soil alkalinity

Environmental Hazard