Complete this equation for the dissociation of na2co3 (aq). omit water from the equation because it is understood to be present.

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Complete this equation for the dissociation of na2co3 (aq). omit water from the equation because it is understood to be present.

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Javion · Answer 1

Note that we are omitting the water.

So, sodium carbonate will basically dissociate into positive sodium ions and negative carbonate ions based on the following equation:

Na2CO3 → 2 Na (+) + CO3 (2-)

If we took water into consideration:

Sodium carbonate will dissociate in water forming carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide. Since sodium hydroxide is a strong base, therefore, it will then neutralize the gastric acid, thus, acting as an antacid.