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What is the Lewis structure of bicarbonate ion, ?

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) is an example of abase.
1. Draw the Lewis structure of the bicarbonate ion. It is possiblefor this ion to act as either an acid or a base. Explain why.
2. When placed in pure water, bicarbonate always acts as a base.Why is this?
3. Propose (and write) a reaction in which bicarbonate would act asan acid.

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, ) is an example of a base.

a. Draw the Lewis structure of the bicarbonate ion.

b. It is possible for this ion to act as an acid or a base? Explain why.

c. When placed in pure water, bicarbonate ion always acts as a base. Use the relationships in the table above to speculate why this is the case.

d. Propose (and write) a reaction in which bicarbonate ion would act as an acid.

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