Write the chemical name of Na2CO3.10H2O and Na2CO3. Write the significance of 10H2O.
Write the chemical name of Na2CO3.10H2O and Na2CO3. Write the significance of 10H2O. Mention the term used for water molecules attached with a salt. With the help of a chemical equation explain the method of preparation of both Na2CO3.10H2O and Na2CO3. Also list two uses of Na2CO3.10H2O.
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Na2CO3.10H2O - Sodium carbonate decahydrate.
Na2CO3 - Anhydrous sodium carbonate
10H2O - Water of crystallization which impacts shape and colour to the crystals.
Preparation:
NaCl + H2O + CO2 + NH3 → NH4CI +NaHCO3
2NaHCO3 +Heat→ Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
Na2CO3 + 10H2O → Na2CO3.10H2O
Uses:
(i) Used in glass, soap and paper industries.
(ii) Used in the manufacture of borax.
(iii) Used as a cleansing agent for domestic Purpose.
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