Question

(a) A white powder is an active ingredient of antacids and is used in preparation of baking powder. Name the compound and explain that how it is manufactured. Give chemical equation.
(b) Write a chemical equation to show the effect of heat on this compound.

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) The given compound is sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). The chemical formula is NaHCO3. It is produced by using sodium chloride as one of the raw materials.

(b) Heating. Following is the balanced reaction: 2NaHCO3(s) = Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g)

Answer 2

Answer:

1. (a) The given compound is sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda).The chemical formula is NaHCO3.It is produced by using sodium chloride as one of the raw material.

(b) Heating:Following is the balanced reaction: 2NaHCO3(s)=Na2CO3(s)+CO2(g)+H2O(g)