Question

rite stepwise equations for protonation or deprotonation of this polyprotic species in water. What are the products of the first step? CO32- + H2O → __ + __ CO32- + H2O →

Answer 1

Answer: The products of the given chemical equation are $HCO_3^-\text{ and }OH^-$

Explanation:

Protonation equation is defined as the equation in which protons get added in the substance.

The chemical equation for the protonation of carbonate ion in the presence of water follows:

$CO_3^{2-}+H_2O\rightarrow HCO_3^-+OH^-$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

1 mole of carbonate ion reacts with 1 mole of water to produce 1 mole of hydrogen carbonate ion and 1 mole of hydroxide ion

Hence, the products of the given chemical equation are $HCO_3^-\text{ and }OH^-$