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What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compound**: The compound in question is sodium hydrogen carbonate, which has the chemical formula NaHCO₃. 2. **Heating the Compound**: When sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated, it undergoes a thermal decomposition reaction. 3. **Products of the Reaction**: The products formed from the heating of sodium hydrogen carbonate are sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), water (H₂O), and carbon dioxide (CO₂). ...
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