Net Ionic Equations

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

The net ionic equation for HCl(aq) + NaHCO₃(aq) is

  • A

    Na⁺ + Cl⁻ → NaCl

  • B

    H⁺ + HCO₃⁻ → H₂O + CO₂

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  • C

    No reaction

  • D

    HCl + NaHCO₃ → NaCl + H₂O + CO₂

Explanation

HCO₃⁻ + H⁺ → H₂CO₃ → H₂O + CO₂. Na⁺ and Cl⁻ are spectators.

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