Predicting Reaction: Ca(NO3)2 + NaHCO3 --> Ca(HCO3)2 or CaCO3 + NaNO3 + H20?

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Homework Statement



predict the reaction:

Ca(NO3)2 (aq) + NaHCO3 (aq) ----->

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Ca(NO3)2 (aq) + NaHCO3 (aq) -----> Ca(HCO3)2 (s) + NaNO3 (aq)

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Ca(NO3)2 (aq) + NaHCO3 (aq) -----> CaCO3 (s) + NaNO3 (aq) + H20 (l)

Will Ca2+ + CO32- combine, and H+ comes off to makeH20? I can't decide which is right. How can I tell if H20 will form or not?
 
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