Question

simple chemical reactions online practice
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use the reaction to answer the question.
nahco₃ + kcl → nacl + khco₃
which charge does the hco₃ ion have?
(1 point)
-3
-1
+1
+3
incorrect

• this results in a -2 overall charge

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Explanation:

In the compound \( \text{NaHCO}_3 \), sodium (\( \text{Na} \)) has a charge of \( +1 \). Since the compound is neutral overall, the sum of the charges of \( \text{Na}^+ \) and \( \text{HCO}_3^- \) must be zero. Let the charge of \( \text{HCO}_3 \) be \( x \). Using the equation \( (+1)+x = 0 \), we can solve for \( x \).

Answer:

-1