Question

A compound x of sodium forms a white powder it is a constituent of baking powder and is used in some antacids when heated it gives compound by which is anhydrous and absorbs water to become hydrated salt when kept in open air y loses water molecule in a process called efflorescence when dissolved in water it forms a strong base and weak acid said what is y

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Compound X is baking soda (NaHCO3)

(ii) When heated, it gives sodium carbonate CO2 and water.

2NaHCO3 → Na2C03 + CO2 + H2O.

(iii) When used in baking powder and the salt is used a source of CO2. When added to the stomach this reaction occurs to neutralized axise

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. x is baking soda
2. It give sodium carbonate CO2 and water