You had to heat the NaHCO3 strongly in order for it to decompose. This is an

example of an endothermic reaction. What does this tell you about the energy stored

in the reactants compared to the energy stored in the product? Write the balanced

equation for the decomposition of NaHCO3, this time with the term " + energy" on

the appropriate side of the equation.

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Chemistry

Nikhil Stevens

23 March, 19:29

You had to heat the NaHCO3 strongly in order for it to decompose. This is an

example of an endothermic reaction. What does this tell you about the energy stored

in the reactants compared to the energy stored in the product? Write the balanced

equation for the decomposition of NaHCO3, this time with the term " + energy" on

the appropriate side of the equation.

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Bailey · Answer 1

This tells us that there is more energy stored in the products as the reaction absorbed energy from its surroundings (endothermic)

NaHCO3 - > Na2O + 2CO2 + H2O + energy