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- Detailed information about the equation KHCO3 + H2SO4 -> K2SO4 + H2O + 2CO2
- Before the reaction, we have KHCO3, also known as potassium bicarbonate and H2SO4, also known as sulfuric acid.
- The result of the reaction is K2SO4 (potassium sulfate), H2O (water) and CO2 (carbon dioxide).
- Reaction conditions
- The reaction occurs when KHCO3 and H2SO4 make contact.
- The reaction usually occurs at room temperature.
- Reaction process
- When KHCO3 comes into contact with H2SO4, it decomposes to form K2SO4, H2O and CO2.
- If this reaction process occurs in a sealed condition, the CO2 gas will increase pressure within the system, which might turn hazardous.
- Occurrences
- When the reaction occurs, CO2 gas will be generated, easily recognized by the appearance of gas bubbles.
- The remaining product after the reaction, K2SO4, will be in solid form if the reaction occurs at low temperatures, or in liquid form if the reaction occurs at high temperatures.