HC₂H₃O₂ (aq) + NaHCO₃ (aq) → NaC₂H₃O₂ (aq) + H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)
Here's a breakdown of the reaction:
* Reactants:
* HC₂H₃O₂ (aq): Acetic acid (aq) represents acetic acid in its aqueous form.
* NaHCO₃ (aq): Sodium bicarbonate (aq) represents sodium bicarbonate in its aqueous form.
* Products:
* NaC₂H₃O₂ (aq): Sodium acetate (aq) is formed by the reaction of acetate ions from acetic acid and sodium ions from sodium bicarbonate.
* H₂O (l): Water (l) is formed as a product of the reaction.
* CO₂ (g): Carbon dioxide (g) is released as a gas during the reaction, which is why this reaction is often used to make fizzy drinks.
This reaction is an example of an acid-base reaction, where acetic acid acts as the acid and sodium bicarbonate acts as the base. The reaction results in the formation of a salt (sodium acetate), water, and carbon dioxide gas.
