Why aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic in nature?

Why aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic in nature?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Sodium bicarbonate is an amphoteric compound. Aqueous solutions are mildly alkaline due to the formation of carbonic acid and hydroxide ion:

NaHCO− 3 + H₂O → H₂CO₃ + OH⁻

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