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Whats the equation for solid sodium carbonate being heated in a a crucible?

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Whats the equation for solid sodium carbonate being heated in a a crucible?

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  1. Anhydrous sodium carbonate melts at 851°C (1124 K); however, it gradually decomposes in the temperature range from more than 500 K to 900 K

    Na2CO3(s)  CO2(g) + Na2O(s)

    Sodium bicarbonate is even less stable with respect to heating. Solid NaHCO3 begins to lose carbon dioxide and water around 100°C, with complete conversion to sodium carbonate by 200°C:

    2 NaHCO3(s)  CO2(g) + H2O(g) + Na2CO3(s)


  2. Na2CO3--->CO2 + Na2O

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