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it will leave a anhydrous solid, it does not change in color. It appears dry and cracked after all of the CO2 and H2O have evaporated.

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When sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) undergoes decomposition, it breaks down into sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide (CO2). This decomposition reaction occurs when heat is applied, releasing the carbon dioxide gas and leaving behind sodium carbonate as a residue.

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