Question

explain the preparation and uses of washing soda and write the equation also



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Answer 1

Explanation:

Washing soda is sodium carbonate containing 10 molecules of water of crystallisation.It is called as sodium carbonate decahydrate. It is prepared by Solvay's process. 1)A cold and concentrated solution of sodium chloride is reacted with ammonia and carbon dioxide to obtain sodium hydrogen carbonate

Answer 2

Uses of Washing Soda :

1. Washing soda (sodium carbonate) is used in glass, soap and paper industries.
2. It is used in the manufacture of sodium compounds such as borax. .
3. Sodium carbonate can be used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes.
4. It is used for removing permanent hardness of water