Question

What elements do the following compounds contain Washing soda sugar sand caustic soda

Answer 1

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Washing soda - Na₂CO₃ contains Sodium (Na), Carbon(C) and Oxygen(O)

Sugar - C12H22O11 contains Carbon(C), Hydrogen(H) and Oxygen(O)

Caustic Soda - NaOH contains Sodium(Na), Oxygen(O) and Hydrogen(H)

Answer 2

Washing soda (Na₂CO₃)- Sodium, carbon and oxygen.

Sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) - Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Caustic soda (NaOH) - Sodium, oxygen and hydrogen.

Explanation:

• Washing soda is known by its chemical name as sodium carbonate having the formula Na₂CO₃ and is composed of sodium, carbon and oxygen.
• Sugar is one of the types of carbohydrate having the formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ and is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
• Caustic soda is known by its chemical name as sodium hydroxide having the formula NaOH and is made up of sodium, oxygen as well as hydrogen.