NaCl + NH3 + CO2 + H2O NaHCO3 + NH4Cl
Sodium bicarbonate, when exposed to an acid, releases carbon dioxide and water:
NaHCO3 + HCl NaCl + H2O + CO2 (gas)
Above 70°C, it gradually decomposes into sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide:
2 NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
It is used as an antacid to treat acid indigestion and heartburn. Sodium bicarbonate is also used to absorb moisture and odours; an open box can