2 HCl (aq) + Na2CO3 (aq) → H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + 2 NaCl (aq)
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): HCl is an acid, Na2CO3 is a base.
This is a gas evolution reaction, CO2 is the formed gas.
Reactants:
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- Na2CO3 – Sodium carbonate
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