Question

name the raw material used in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by solvay process

Answer 1

salt and limestone are cheap and plentiful raw materials for the manufacturing of sodium carbonate by solvay process

Answer 2

Limestone (CaCO3) and brine (NaCl) are the raw materials used in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by solvay process.

Limestone or calcium carbonate produces carbonate ions whereas brine or sodium chloride produces sodium ions in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by solvay process.