Use the reaction to answer the question.

Question

NaHCO3 + KCl → NaCl + KHCO3

Which charge does the HCO3 ion have?

(1 point)
Responses

+1
plus 1

−1
negative 1

−3
negative 3

+3

Answer 1

The bicarbonate ion (HCO3) has a charge of −1 (negative 1).

So the correct response is:

−1 negative 1