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Write an equation for HCO3- acting as an acid. HCO3- + H2O <--> H2CO3 + OH- CO3^2- + H2O <--> HCO3- + OH- HCO3- <--> H+ + CO3^2- HCO3- + H+ <--> H2CO3

          Write an equation for HCO3- acting as an acid.
HCO3- + H2O <--> H2CO3 + OH-
CO3^2- + H2O <--> HCO3- + OH-
HCO3- <--> H+ + CO3^2-
HCO3- + H+ <--> H2CO3

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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08/04/2022

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This results in the formation of H2CO3 and OH-. So the equation is: HCO3- + H2O <-> H2CO3 + OH- Show more…

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Write an equation for HCO3- acting as an acid. HCO3- + H2O <--> H2CO3 + OH- CO3^2- + H2O <--> HCO3- + OH- HCO3- <--> H+ + CO3^2- HCO3- + H+ <--> H2CO3

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