What is K2HCO3? Important knowledge about K2HCO3.

Definition of K₂HCO₃
1.1. Names
1.1.1. Common name: Potassium bicarbonate (or Potassium hydrogen carbonate)
1.1.2. English name: Potassium bicarbonate
1.2. Molecular structure: The K₂HCO₃ molecule consists of 2 Potassium (K) atoms, 1 Hydrogen (H) atom, 1 Carbon (C) atom, and 3 Oxygen (O) atoms.
1.3. Atomic mass: The total atomic mass of K₂HCO₃ is 100.12 g/mol.
1.4. Ion structure: K₂HCO₃ consists of 2 potassium ions (K+) and 1 bicarbonate ion (HCO₃-).

Characteristics: K₂HCO₃
2.1. Physical properties: K₂HCO₃ is solid at room temperature, colorless, odorless, and has a neutral pH.
2.2. Chemical properties: K₂HCO₃ can react with acid to form water, salt, and CO₂ gas.

Common chemical equations:
K₂HCO₃ + H₂SO₄ -> 2KHSO₄ + H₂O + CO₂
K₂HCO₃ + 2HCl -> 2KCl + H₂O + CO₂

Synthesis of K₂HCO₃
4.1. Laboratory synthesis: K₂HCO₃ can be synthesized through the reaction of K₂CO₃ with CO₂ and H₂O.
K₂CO₃ + CO₂ + H₂O -> 2K₂HCO₃
4.2. Industrial synthesis: In industry, K₂HCO₃ is produced through the reaction of K₂CO₃ with CO₂ under high pressure and temperature conditions.