- This equation represents the neutralization reaction between nitric acid (HNO3) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) to produce sodium nitrate (NaNO3), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
- Reaction conditions:
- This reaction occurs upon direct contact between Na2CO3 and HNO3. Typically, this reaction is carried out in a solution environment.
- Reaction process:
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When Na2CO3 comes into contact with HNO3, it will dissociate into sodium ions (Na+) and carbonate ions (CO3 2-). HNO3 will dissociate into hydrogen ions (H+) and nitrate ions (NO3 -).
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The hydrogen ions will combine with the carbonate ions to create water and carbon dioxide gas.
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The sodium ions will combine with the nitrate ions to form sodium nitrate.
- Observable phenomena: