Question

A compound 'X' of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong heating.
(i) Name the compound “X' and give its chemical formula.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the decomposition of X'.
(iii) Give one use of compound 'X' besides an antacid.​

Answer 1

Answer:

hey mate here is your answer

Explanation:

(i) the compound X is baking soda and it's chemical formula is NaHCO3.

(ii) 2NaHCO3 ---------- heat---- Na2Co3 + H2O + CO2.

(iii) it is used as medicine to remove acidity of the stomach. it is alkaline in nature and reacts with acid in your stomach and neutralises it.

hope that it will helps you

Answer 2

The compound x is baking soda

chemical formula-NaHCO3

NaHCO3-------Na2Co3+H2O+Co2

Uses--- when mixed with Tartaric acid forms baking powder

Hope this helps you!!