A substance X used as an antacid reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce a gas Y which is used in extinguishing fire.
A substance X used as an antacid reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce a gas Y which is used in extinguishing fire.
(i) Name the substance X and gas Y.
(ii) Write a balanced equation of the reaction between X and hydrochloric acid.
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(i) X- Sodium hydrogen carbonate or baking soda.
Y-CO2
(ii) NaHCO3+HCl → NaCl+H2O+CO2↑
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