Question

why is sodium carbonate (washing soda) called a basic salt

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a salt produced by the neutralization reaction between a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (H2CO3), hence it is a basic salt. It is heated strongly to produce sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate is recrystallized to produce washing soda.

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Answer 2

it is made up of strong base and weak acid. so it is called as basic salt.

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