Question
Identify the acid and base which form sodium hydrogen carbonate. Write chemical equation in support of your answer. State whether this compound is acidic, basic or neutral. Also write its pH value.
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Answer
Acid - $H _2 CO _3$
Base - NaOH
$NaOH+H_2 CO_3 \rightarrow NaHCO_3+H_2 O$
Compound is basic in nature.
pH value - ranges between 7 and 10.
Base - NaOH
$NaOH+H_2 CO_3 \rightarrow NaHCO_3+H_2 O$
Compound is basic in nature.
pH value - ranges between 7 and 10.
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