Will Ca(HCO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(aq) react?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential reactions between Calcium Bicarbonate and Ammonia, and the strength of different bases. It is mentioned that Calcium Hydroxide is a stronger base and is involved in the Solvay process where it reacts with Ammonium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride to produce Ammonium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate. It is also proposed that Calcium Bicarbonate and Ammonium Carbonate could potentially react to form Calcium Carbonate and Ammonium Bicarbonate, but further calculations are needed to confirm this. The driving force behind the Solvay process is not explicitly stated.
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ejnovek
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Hi,
I'm wondering if an aqueous solution of Calcium Bicarbonate and Ammonia would react to form Ammonium Bicarbonate and Calcium Hydroxide. Additionally, would Calcium Carbonate react with Ammonia in solution to form Ammonium Carbonate?
EJ
 
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Which base is stronger, calcium hydroxide, or ammonium hydroxide?
 
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Calcium Hydroxide is a stronger basic. However, in the Solvay Process Ammonium Bicarbonate + Sodium Chloride produces Ammonium Chloride + Sodium Bicarbonate.

Based on this, could Calcium Bicarbonate + Ammonium Carbonate produce Calcium Carbonate + Ammonium Bicarbonate.
 
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ejnovek said:
Calcium Hydroxide is a stronger basic. However, in the Solvay Process Ammonium Bicarbonate + Sodium Chloride produces Ammonium Chloride + Sodium Bicarbonate.

What is the driving force behind the Solvay process?

ejnovek said:
could Calcium Bicarbonate + Ammonium Carbonate produce Calcium Carbonate + Ammonium Bicarbonate.

Good question. At first sight I would say yes, but to be sure you would need to calculate exact equilibrium for the system.
 

Related to Will Ca(HCO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(aq) react?

1. Will Ca(HCO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(aq) react if mixed together?

Yes, Ca(HCO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(aq) will react when mixed together.

2. What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between Ca(HCO3)2(aq) and NH3(aq)?

The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is Ca(HCO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(aq) → CaCO3(s) + 2NH4+(aq) + 2H2O(l).

3. What products will be formed from the reaction between Ca(HCO3)2(aq) and NH3(aq)?

The products of this reaction are CaCO3(s), NH4+(aq), and H2O(l).

4. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?

This reaction is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat from the surroundings.

5. Can this reaction be used to produce CaCO3(s) as a product?

Yes, this reaction can be used to produce CaCO3(s) as one of its products.

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