What is the proper ionic equation for the neutralization ofH 2 CO 3 - (weak acid

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H2CO3 - is very unstable and readily breaksdown to an H+ and HCO32- ions. Now withthese in solution, the hydroxide ion of LiOH will ionize completelyto OH- since it is a strong base. LiOH ---> Li+ + OH- The hydroxide ion will react with the hydronium ion (H+) and thelithium ion will act as a spectator ion until the carbonate ion isformed, which will then precipate out of solution with the lithiumion. H+ + HCO32- + OH- ----> 2H2O + CO32- Therefore the overall reaction is: H2CO3- + 2LiOH --->Li2CO3 + 2H2O or if you take the HCO32- ion breaking down toCO2 + H2O the final equation is: CO2 + 2LiOH ---> Li2CO3 +H2O

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