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When sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) dissolves in water, it partially ionizes. The carbonate (CO3-) ion takes up a hydrogen ion and forms HCO3-. What type of substance is sodium carbonate?

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strong base
weak acid
strong base
weak base

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Sodium Carbonate is a strong base! Hope this helps!

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User Debnath Sinha
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Answer:

Weak Base

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