When dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO₃), the gas evolved is carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Recognition:
Carbon dioxide can be recognized by passing it through lime water (a solution of calcium hydroxide). If carbon dioxide is present, the lime water turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate.
Chemical Equation:
NaHCO3(s) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g)
In this equation:
– Sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO₃) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce sodium chloride (NaCl), water (H₂O), and carbon dioxide (CO₂).