Question

 What happens when a solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate is heated? Write equation of the reaction involved.

Answer 1

When a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO₃) is heated, it decomposes to give sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) with the evolution of carbon dioxide gas.

2NaHCO3 → HeatNa2CO3+ CO2 +H2O +">NaHCOHeat→Na2CO3+CO2+H2O