Chemical Properties of Sodium Carbonate
Sodium carbonate possesses the following chemical properties:
- It is highly stable and melts without decomposition.
- When dissolved in water it forms a slightly basic solution as it reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
Na2CO3 + H2O → Na+ + OH− + H2CO3
When dissolved in water, it absorbs carbon dioxide leading to the formation of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 → 2NaHCO3
- Sodium carbonate reacts with acids to form sodium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide.
Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2(g)
Sodium Carbonate(Na2CO3)
Sodium Carbonate is an alkaline inorganic compound. There are many chemicals and compounds present in our surroundings that have different physical and chemical characteristics as well as different uses. All the things that we see around us are made up of certain compounds.
In this article, we will learn about Sodium Carbonate including its common name, sodium carbonate formula, molar mass, etc. Other than these things, we will also learn, how sodium carbonate is prepared in laboratories (synthesis of sodium carbonate), and the chemical and physical properties of sodium carbonate.
Table of Content
- What is Sodium Carbonate?
- Sodium Carbonate Chemical Formula
- Sodium Carbonate Molecular Structure
- Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate
- Properties of Sodium Carbonate
- Uses of Sodium Carbonate