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What type of reaction occurs when baking soda (NaHCO₃) is heated and produces sodium carbonate, water, and carbon dioxide?
What type of reaction occurs when baking soda (NaHCO₃) is heated and produces sodium carbonate, water, and carbon dioxide?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand decomposition reaction
Decomposition involves one compound breaking into two or more simpler substances.Step 2: Apply to baking soda heating
Heating NaHCO₃ breaks it down into sodium carbonate, water, and carbon dioxide, a classic decomposition reaction.Final Answer:
Decomposition reaction → Option AQuick Check:
Heating NaHCO₃ = decomposition reaction ✅
Quick Trick: Heating single compound producing multiple products is decomposition.
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing decomposition with displacement or combination.
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