Question

what will happen if solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.​

Answer 1

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When a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated, sodium carbonate and water are formed with the evolution of carbon dioxide gas.

Explanation:

$\huge\tt\pink{==>}$Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate also known as Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda. It is a crystalline solid white which has no odour. In its crystalline form, it has a density of 2.2 g/mL whereas in its powder form it has a density of 1.2 g/mL. It readily dissolves in water. When heated, baking soda gradually decomposes to form sodium carbonate, water along with the evolution of carbon dioxide gas.

$\fbox\red{Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate}$

$\huge\tt\pink{==>}$Baking soda is a white crystalline compound with a slightly salty taste. Its chemical formula is NaHCO3and is generally known as sodium bicarbonate.

$\huge\tt\red{==>}$Above 60oC, baking soda gradually decomposes into sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide.

$\tt\red{NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O}$