Na₂SO₄(s) → 2 Na⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq)
This is not a chemical reaction, but a dissolution process. No new chemical compounds are formed. The sodium and sulfate ions become surrounded by water molecules, forming hydrated ions.
It's important to note that while sodium sulfate dissolves readily in water, the reaction itself is not considered a chemical reaction in the traditional sense because no new chemical species are formed. It's simply a physical change where the salt dissolves and its ions become dispersed in the water.
