Here's the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:
Na₂CO₃ (aq) + 2HNO₃ (aq) → 2NaNO₃ (aq) + H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)
The reaction produces:
* Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃): The salt formed.
* Water (H₂O): A byproduct of the reaction.
* Carbon dioxide (CO₂): A gas released as bubbles.