Question

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

Answer 1

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The name of compound is Baking soda or (Sodium Hydrogencarbonate- NaHCO3).

Baking Soda is produced by Sodium chloride(NaCl).
Chemical reaction for this is:-
NaCl+H2O+CO2+NH3 -------->
NH4Cl+NaHCO3(Baking soda or Sodium Hydrogencarbonate).

b). Equation to show the effect of heat on this compound is as follows:-
2NaHCO3----(Heat)----> Na2CO3(Washing Soda)+H2O+CO2.
(Note:- Na2CO3(Washing Soda) so formed is in hydrated form i.e
Na2CO3.10 H2O).

Answer 2

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