Sodium Carbonate

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Sodium Carbonate is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Na₂CO₃.

About Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate is a base.

Sodium Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Sodium salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Sulphuric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Nitric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Sodium Carbonate is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Na₂CO₃.

About Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate is a base.

Sodium Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Sodium salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

2HCl + Na₂CO₃ → 2 NaCl + CO₂ + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

H₂SO₄ + Na₂CO₃ → Na₂SO₄ + CO₂ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Sodium Carbonate → Sodium Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

2HNO₃ + Na₂CO₃ → 2NaNO₃< + CO₂ + H₂O