Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when sodium carbonate is added to the mixture of the reaction and water (hint: a gas is evolved).
This is for benzocaine experiment
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To write the equation for the reaction that occurs when sodium carbonate is added to the mixture of the reaction and water in the benzocaine experiment, we need to understand the chemical properties of sodium carbonate and benzocaine.
Sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash or washing soda, has the chemical formula Na2CO3. It is a basic compound and reacts with acids to produce salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
Benzocaine, on the other hand, is a local anesthetic commonly used to numb the skin and mucous membranes. Its chemical formula is C9H11NO2.
When sodium carbonate reacts with benzocaine in the presence of water, it acts as an acid to neutralize the benzocaine, resulting in the formation of salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas.
The balanced equation for the reaction can be written as:
Na2CO3 + 2C9H11NO2 + H2O → 2NaC9H11NO2 + CO2 + H2O
In this equation, Na2CO3 represents sodium carbonate, C9H11NO2 represents benzocaine, NaC9H11NO2 represents the salt formed, and CO2 represents the carbon dioxide gas that is evolved.
Please note that the equation is simplified and only shows the reactants and products. The reaction conditions, such as temperature and concentration, may influence the actual reaction and its outcome.