Question

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous solutions of `HCl` and `Na_2CO_3`?

Answer 1

`2H^+ + CO_3^(2-) rarr CO_2(g)uarr + H_2O(l)`

Explanation:

`"Is mass balanced?"`

`"Is charged balanced?"`

If you can't say yes to either question, the given equation does not reflect chemical reality.