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  • Decomposition Reaction of Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) Explained
    The reaction you provided:

    2NaCO3 → 2Na + 2CO2 + O2

    is a decomposition reaction.

    Here's why:

    * Decomposition: A single reactant (sodium carbonate, NaCO3) breaks down into multiple products (sodium, carbon dioxide, and oxygen).

    * Reactants and Products: The equation shows one reactant (NaCO3) on the left side and multiple products (Na, CO2, and O2) on the right side.

    Important Note: The chemical formula for sodium carbonate is Na2CO3, not NaCO3. The balanced equation for the decomposition of sodium carbonate is:

    Na2CO3 → 2Na + CO2 + O2

    This reaction requires a lot of energy input (heat) to occur.

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