(i) Write the chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
(i) Write the chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
(ii) How is it obtained from sodium chloride ? Give equations of the reaction.
(iii) Why is it called a basic salt ? Give its any one use
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(i) Chemical name -Sodiurn carbonate decihydrate
Formula - Na2CO3.10H2O
(ii) NaCl+H2O+CO2+NH3 → NH4Cl+NaHCO3.
2NaHCO3+ Heat →Na2CO3+CO2↑+H2O
NaCO3+10H2O → Na2CO3.10H2O
(iii) It is a basic salt because when dissolved in water, it gives a strong base NaOH.
It is used as a cleaning agent, in paper and glass industry.
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