Question

4. One of the two products of this reaction is carbonic acid (H2CO3), which immediately forms water and the gas you identified after exposure to the flaming and glowing splints. Write a balanced equation showing the decomposition of carbonic acid.

Answer 1

Answer:

H₂CO₃ (aq) ⇒ H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)

Explanation:

Carbonic acid dissociates into water and carbon dioxide which is gas which is used as a fire extinguisher and also which is identified after expose to the flaming and glowing splints. It is a colorless gas which can be identified by brisk effervescence seen in the tube.

The balanced reaction of the decomposition of carbonic acid is:

H₂CO₃ (aq) ⇒ H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)