How would you distinguish between NaHCO3 and Na2C03 by heating
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I don't think that there may be a difference
They are a bit different from each other... otherwise there is no difference.... may this answer will be helpful to understand that difference better...
1)Sodium carbonate has the chemical formula Na2Co3. A combination of sodium and acid, sodium carbonate is commonly known as ash soda and washing soda. When dissolved, the compound is released as a positive ion and a negative ion.
2)Meanwhile, sodium bicarbonate is sodium hydrogen carbonate, bearing the chemical formula NaHCO3. It is made up of sodium, hydrogen, and acids. Sodium bicarbonate is more popularly called baking soda.
3)Sodium carbonate has a caustic nature, while sodium bicarbonate displays less of sodium carbonate’s characteristics. Of the two base compounds, sodium carbonate is the stronger base.. It is also diprotic, a term given to something that reacts with two equivalents of acids. After reacting to one equivalent of acid, it then converts to sodium bicarbonate, a monoprotic.
4)Sodium bicarbonate is an important substance in the body; it regulates and neutralizes the high acidity level of the blood, while sodium carbonate is used for body processes or reactions.