Explain why the following reaction is endothermic based on your knowledge of both bond enthalpy and endothermic reaction profile. Draw the endothermic reaction profile to help.   2NaHCO3             =        Na2CO3          +          H2O     +          CO2                 DH = positive

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Explain why the following reaction is endothermic based on your knowledge of both bond enthalpy and endothermic reaction profile. Draw the endothermic reaction profile to help.

 

2NaHCO3             =        Na2CO3          +          H2O     +          CO2                 DH = positive

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