Chemistry: Van´t Hoff factor for baking soda

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The Van't Hoff factor for baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO₃) is 2, as it dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻) in solution. This factor is crucial for calculating boiling point elevation using the formula deltaT = iKm, where 'i' represents the Van't Hoff factor. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding solute dissociation in colligative properties, specifically in the context of boiling point elevation experiments.

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Hello,
Im writing up a lab involving boiling point elevation of distilled water when solutes are added to it and I am using the equation:

deltaT = iKm

where:
deltaT is the change in boiling point of the solvent,
K is the molal boiling point elevation constant, and
m is the molal concentration of the solute in the solution.

I calculated the predicted elevation for salt and sugar, which i could find their van´t hoff factor to be 2, and 1 respectively. However I fail to find the van´t hoff factor for baking soda, could somebody please provide me with this value?
Thanks
 
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