What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated. Give the equation of the reaction involved ?
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What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated. Give the equation of the reaction involved ?
Solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate on heating gives sodium carbonate and carbon dioxide gas is evolved.
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Sodium hydrogen carbonate (also known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda) has the chemical formula NaHCO3. When it is heated above about 80°C it begins to break down, forming sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide. This type of reaction is called a thermal decomposition.
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