Carbonates, Chlorides & Hydroxides

QUESTION - Sodium carbonate, Sodium chloride and Sodium hydroxide are all white solids. Desctribe a test that can be used to distinguish between them.

• Add hydrochloric acid to all solids

• Sodium carbonate - will fizz/bubble & have a temperature increase (most reactive)

• Sodium hydroxide - will have a temperature increase

• Sodium chloride - will have no reaction (least reactive)