Question

What are the reactants in the following equation: HCI(aq) + NaHCO;(aq)→ CO₂(g) + H₂O(1) + NaCI(aq)

A) HCI, NaHCO₃
B) HCI, CO₂
C) NaHCO₃, H₂O
D) CO₂, H₂0
E) H₂O, NaCl, CO₂

Answer 1

The reactants in the given chemical equation are hydrochloric acid (HCI) and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), which correspond to option A) HCI, NaHCO₃.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reactants in the chemical equation HCI(aq) + NaHCO₃(aq) → CO₂(g) + H₂O(l) + NaCI(aq) are hydrochloric acid (HCI) and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). A reactant in chemistry is a substance present at the start of a chemical reaction that is consumed during the reaction to make products. Therefore, based on the equation provided, the correct answer is option A) HCI, NaHCO₃.