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State as to whya solution of Na_(2)CO_(3) is alkaline?

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SOLUTION : When SODIUM carbonate is ADDED to water, it hydrolyses to give sodium bicarbonate and sodium hydroxide (a strong base). As a result, the solution becomes alkaline.
`Na_(2)CO_(3)+H_(2)O to NaHCO_(3)+NaOH`


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