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Why does sodium carbonate affect pH?

Why does sodium carbonate affect pH?
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Why does sodium carbonate affect pH?

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Carbonate compounds have a negative valency (because they contain oxygen), so NaCO3 has a negative valency (it’s a negatively-charged ion) which makes it basic or alkaline.
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