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= Alkali–carbonate reaction
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The alkali-carbonate reaction generally refers to a chemical reaction that occurs between alkali metals or their compounds (like sodium, potassium, or their hydroxides) and carbonate ions (CO₃²⁻). One common context for this reaction is in the production of various chemical compounds, such as when alkali metal hydroxides react with carbon dioxide to form carbonates.