Write three different chemical reactions showing the conversion of ethanoic acid to sodium ethanoate. Write balanced chemical equation in each case. Write the name of the reactants and the products other than ethanoic acid and sodium ethanoate in each case.

Ethanoic acid ($CH_3COOH$) can be converted into sodium ethanoate ($CH_3COONa$) by reacting with sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, or sodium hydrogencarbonate.

1. Reaction with Sodium Hydroxide ($NaOH$)

Balanced Equation:

$$CH_3COOH + NaOH \rightarrow CH_3COONa + H_2O$$

• Reactant other than ethanoic acid: Sodium hydroxide
• Product other than sodium ethanoate: Water

2. Reaction with Sodium Carbonate ($Na_2CO_3$)

Balanced Equation:

$$2CH_3COOH + Na_2CO_3 \rightarrow 2CH_3COONa + H_2O + CO_2$$

• Reactant other than ethanoic acid: Sodium carbonate
• Products other than sodium ethanoate: Water, Carbon dioxide

3. Reaction with Sodium Hydrogencarbonate ($NaHCO_3$)

Balanced Equation:

$$CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3 \rightarrow CH_3COONa + H_2O + CO_2$$

• Reactant other than ethanoic acid: Sodium hydrogencarbonate
• Products other than sodium ethanoate: Water, Carbon dioxide

(Note: Reaction with active Sodium metal ($Na$) is also acceptable: $2CH_3COOH + 2Na \rightarrow 2CH_3COONa + H_2$)