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Write the balanced equation for the reaction of hydrogen chloride with sodium hydrogen carbonate to give sodium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water.

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hydrogen and oxygen.

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my tests says so.

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These are the formulas of each compound mentioned:

1) Hydrogen chloride: HCl

2) Sodium hydrogen carbonate: NaHCO3 , this is also known as sodium bicarbonate. The number 3 to the right of O is a subscript.

3) Sodium chloride: NaCl

4) Carbon dioxide: CO2. This is also known as carbon anhydride. The number 2 to the right of O is a subscript.

5) Water: H2O. The number 2 to the right of H is a subscript.

The the chemical equation is:

HCl + NaHCO3 → NaCl + CO2 + H2O

Check the balance

element left side right side
H 1+1 = 2 2
Cl 1 1
Na 1 1
C 1 1
O 3 2+1 = 3

Then, given that the number of each element on the left side is equal to the number of elements in the right side, the equation is balanced.
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