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Will a double replacement reaction take place if a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to a solution of sodium chloride? Explain.

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

In a double replacement reaction, the cations change partners with the anions.

The double replacement is

NaHCO₃ + NaCl ⟶ NaHCO₃ + NaCl

The products are the same as the reactants

So, there is no reaction.

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