Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate

CaCl2 + Na2CO3 → CaCO3 + 2NaCl

Ikhtisar

Calcium chloride reacts with sodium carbonate to form insoluble calcium carbonate precipitate and sodium chloride. This is the basis of the water softening process where dissolved calcium ions are removed as insoluble carbonate. The white precipitate settles as chalk-like material.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃ 1 (aq)
Produk Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
Produk Sodium Chloride NaCl 2 (aq)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Water softening systems in homes remove calcium hardness by precipitating calcium carbonate, reducing limescale buildup in pipes and appliances.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

This reaction is fundamental to industrial water softening, paper manufacturing (calcium carbonate filler), and the Solvay process for sodium carbonate production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate?
The balanced equation is: CaCl₂ + Na₂CO₃ → CaCO₃ + 2NaCl.
What type of reaction is Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate?
Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate is a double replacement reaction.
Is Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Chloride and Sodium Carbonate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -13.0 kJ/mol.