Which acid is used in the formation of Sodium nitrate? Why do acids react with salts?

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Solution

NaNO₃ is prepared commercially by treating nitric acid (HNO₃) with sodium carbonate (Na₂Co₃).
The balanced equation for the preparation of sodium nitrate.
2 HNO₃ + Na₂CO₃ â†’ 2 NaNO₃ + H₂O + CO₂

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