Question

Class 10ChemistryAcids Bases and Salts

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between sodium carbonate and hydrochloric acid indicating the physical state of the reactants and products.

Verified Answer

Dilute Hydrochloric(HCl) acid reacts with sodium carbonate(Na2CO3) to produce sodium chloride (NaCl), carbon dioxide(CO2), and water(H2O). Brisk effervescence is seen due to the formation of carbon dioxide gas.

The balanced chemical reaction is as follows: