240(a). What happens when an aqueous solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated?
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Solution
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is commonly known as bicarbonate of soda or baking soda.
The chemical formula of Sodium hydrogen carbonate is
When a solution of Sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated, it gets decomposed into simpler chemical compounds like Sodium carbonate, water, and Carbon dioxide.
The chemical equation for the reaction is as follows: