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"a) A white powder is an active ingredient of antacids and is used in the preparation of cakes. Name the compound and state how it is manufactured? Give the chemical equation.

(b) Write an equation to show the effect of heat on this compound."

(a) The given compound is sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). The chemical formula is NaHCO3.


It is produced by using sodium chloride as one of the raw materials.


The reaction is:


NaCl + H2O + CO2 + NH3 NH4Cl + NaHCO3


(b) When the heat is applied on this compound, it forms sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water. The following reaction takes place:


2NaHCO3 + Heat Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2


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