Question

Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda

NCERT Class 10th Science Chapter 2 Acids Bases and Salts

Answer 1

Baking soda and Washing soda can be used for cleaning and deodorizing. This is because they absorb bad odors. However, only baking soda can be ingested. As what it says, baking soda is used for baking though only a minimal amount is needed. It is added to make the baked goods fluffier. 

Washing soda is used to clean clothes when doing the laundry. It helps absorb odor and minimize stains. 

Answer 2

Washing soda

1. it is use in the manufacturing of glass, soap paper and other sodium compounds like borax etc.

2. it is use in softening of the hard water

Baking soda

1. it is use as antacids to neutralise excess of acidity in our stomach

2. it is an ingredient of baking powder which contain NaHCO3 & tartaric acid.