Question

Identify the acid and base which from sodium hydrogen carbonate write the chemical equation is support of your answer state whether the compound is acidic, basic or nutral also write the ph.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is the base and hydrogen carbonate (H 2)

CO

3

) is the acid which forms sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO

3

).

NaOH+H

2

CO

3

⟶NaHCO

3

+H

2

O

Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a weak base and its pH is 8.3.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Sodium hydroxide (base)and hydrogen carbonate (acid) combine to form sodium hydrogen carbonate.

2NaOH + H2CO3=Na2CO3