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Question
Write a balanced equation for the reaction between Na2O and CO2.
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Solution
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between Na2O and CO2 is:
\[\ce{Na_2O_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)} -> Na_2CO_3}\]
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