Question

15. Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.
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Answer 1

Sodium carbonate (washing soda) is used in glass, soap, and paper industries. ... It is used in the manufacture of sodium compounds such as Borax. Uses of Baking Soda:1. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also ingredient in antacids.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Two important uses of washing soda:

(i) It is used in the manufacture of soap and glass.

(ii) It is used to remove the permanent hardness of water.

(b) Two important uses of baking soda:

(i) It is used for making baking powder.

(ii) It is used in soda-fire extinguishers.