is it Na2CO3 + 2HCl -> 2NaCl + HCO3 + H2
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Post edited at 7:01 am on Oct. 12, 2008 by kidd rune

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When a carbonate reacts with a dilute acid like that it produces a salt, water and CO2.

So it makes 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O

Post edited at 7:04 am on Oct. 12, 2008 by marshmellowman

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No, that can't be right because HCO3- is an ion.

When a carbonate reacts with a dilute acid like that it produces a salt, water and CO2.

So it makes 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O

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You're right
and thats balanced too

thankyou