What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.
Answer
Sodium Hydrocarbonate (NaHCO 3 ) is baking soda. Upon heating, It produces Sodium Carbonate ,Carbon Dioxide and Water. The reaction is as follows:
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate → Sodium Carbonate + Carbon Dioxide +Water
2NaHCO
3
→ Na
2
CO
3
+ H
2
O + CO
2
