Na2CO3 + H2O → NaHCO3 + NaOH – Balanced equation

Reactants:

• Na₂CO₃ – Sodium carbonate
  • Other names: Soda ash , Washing soda , Soda crystals
  • Appearance: White solid, hygroscopic ; White hygroscopic powder
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas

Products:

• NaHCO₃ – Sodium hydrogen carbonate
  • Other names: Sodium bicarbonate , Baking soda , Bicarb (laboratory slang)
  • Appearance: White crystals ; White solid in various forms
• NaOH
  • Names: Sodium hydroxide , Caustic soda , Lye
  • Appearance: White, waxy, opaque crystals ; White hygroscopic solid in various forms ; Colorless to white, odorless solid (flakes, beads, granular form).