Question

Complete this equation for the dissociation of na2co3(aq). omit water from the equation because it is understood to be present.

Answer 1

Answer: The chemical equation is written below.

Explanation:

Sodium carbonate is an ionic compound and its dissociation will lead to the formation of its respective ions.

This compound is formed by the combination of sodium and carbonate ions.

The chemical equation for the dissociation of sodium carbonate follows:

$Na_2CO_3(aq.)\rightarrow 2Na^+(aq.)+CO_3^{2-}(aq.)$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

1 mole of sodium carbonate produces 2 moles of sodium ions and 1 mole of carbonate ion.

Hence, the chemical equation is written above.

Answer 2

Net overall dissociation:
Na2CO3 ---> 2Na(-) + CO3(2-)

*The ion charge is in parenthesis