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When hydrochloric acid is added to sodium hydrogen carbonate?

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The reaction of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium carbonate (NaCO3) yields a product of water (H20), carbon dioxide gas (CO2), and table salt (NaCl). The intermediate that is formed in situ is carbonic acid (H2CO3), but due to its unstable nature, it breaks down into water, carbon dioxide, and a salt.

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