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What happens when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid?

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When sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), a double displacement reaction occurs, resulting in the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O). Here's the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:

Na2CO3 + 2HCl -> 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O

In this reaction, the sodium carbonate reacts with the hydrochloric acid to produce sodium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water. The carbon dioxide gas is typically seen as bubbles or effervescence, indicating the release of gas during the reaction.