What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Heating sodium hydrocarbonate yields sodium carbonate, and carbon dioxide gas is liberated in the process.
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