What happens when NaHCo3 exposed to air

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when NaHCo3 exposed to air no reaction occurs .but when heated
NaHCO3 releases CO2 and H2O on heating.

Following is the balanced reaction:

2NaHCO3(s) = Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g).

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