Question

What is the common name of Na2CO3.10H2O? Name two uses of the compound.

Answer 1

The common name of Na2CO3.10H2O is washing soda.
The recrystallization of sodium carbonate from water produces washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O).
Na2CO3 + 10H2O → Na2CO3.10H2O
It contains 10 molecules of water of crystallisation and is also known as sodium carbonate decahydrate.


USES :
1.Uses as a CLEANSING AGENT in the household.
2. Used in PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY.
3. Used as a LABORATORY REAGENT.
4. Used in LAUNDRY FOR CLEANING OF CLOTHES.
5. Used in the MANUFACTURE OF GLASS.
6. Used to REMOVE PERMANENT HARDNESS OF WATER.

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Answer 2

The common name of Na2CO3.10H2O is washing soda.

Uses of this compound is :-

1.) It is used for domestic cleaning purposes

2.) It is used to remove hardness of water

3.) It is also used in cotton and textile industries for cleaning purposes.