Question

name a sodium compound used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium percarbonate

Explanation:

This is used for bleaching and dirt removal

Answer 2

Explanation:

Chemical formula – NaHCO3

Chemical name – sodium hydrogen carbonate

Common name – baking soda

In the preparation of baking soda, a solution of sodium chloride in water is saturated with ammonia and then CO2 is passed into the liquid,

Nacl + H2O + CO2 + NH3 – NH4Cl + NaHCO3

Baking soda is a mild non corrosive The following reaction takes place when it is heated during cooking

2HaHCO3 D Na2CO3. + H2O + CO2

Uses of baking soda

For making baking powder, which is mixture of baking soda and a mild edible acid as tartaric acid when baking powder is heated or mixed in water it release carbon dioxide that causes bread or cake to rare making them soft and spongy

It is also an ingredient in antacids and it neutralizes excess acid in stomach

It is also used in soda acid fire extinguishes