This equation describes the reaction between potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form potassium chloride (KCl), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
- Reaction conditions:
This reaction takes place at room temperature and normal pressure.
- Reaction process:
Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) when reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) is completely reduced to potassium chloride (KCl), simultaneously producing water (H2O) and carbon dioxide gas (CO2). Specifically, the H+ ion from HCl reacts with the HCO3- ion from KHCO3, forming H2O and CO2. The K+ ion from KHCO3 and the Cl- ion from HCl combine to form KCl.
- Occurring phenomenon:
When the reaction occurs, bubbles of carbon dioxide gas are observed. Simultaneously, the solution becomes clear due to the dissolution of potassium chloride.