Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Acids, Bases, and Salts - 19.5 Salts in Solution - Chemistry & You: Green Chemistry - Page 681: 2

Answer

When the sea salt was added, it added hydroxide ions to the water. The hydrogen carbonate ions then reacted with these hydroxide ions, which then produces carbonate ions and water.

Work Step by Step

When the sea salt was added, it added hydroxide ions to the water. The hydrogen carbonate ions then reacted with these hydroxide ions, which then produces carbonate ions and water.
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