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Reaction with Sodium Carbonate

OCR A-level ChemistryTransition MetalsLesson 19 of 21

Transition metals 2+ ions react with sodium carbonate to give insoluble carbonates.

Hexaaqua 3+ ions are acidic enough for the reaction with sodium carbonate to give a precipitate of the metal hydroxide and carbon dioxide and water or hydrogencarbonate ions if the sodium carbonate is in excess.

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