What is the net ionic equation for the reaction if any that occurs when aqueous solutions of Na2CO3 and HCL are mixed?

CO₃²⁻(aq)  +  2H⁺(aq) → CO₂ (g)  + H₂O (l)

Explanation:

The balanced reaction between Na2CO3 and HCl is given as;

Na₂CO₃ (aq) + 2 HCl (aq) → 2 NaCl (aq) + CO₂ (g) + H₂O (l)

The next step is o express the species as ions.

The complete ionic equation for the above  reaction would be;

2Na⁺(aq)  + CO₃²⁻(aq)  +  2H⁺(aq)  + 2Cl⁻(aq)   → Na⁺(aq)  + Cl⁻(aq)  + CO₂ (g)  + H₂O (l)

The next step is to cancel out the spectator ion ions; that is the ions that appear in both the reactant and product side unchanged.

The spectator ions are;  Na⁺ and Cl⁻

The net ionic equation is given as;

CO₃²⁻(aq)  +  2H⁺(aq) → CO₂ (g)  + H₂O (l)

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.