Question

Why is washing soda also called basic salt? What are its uses?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Washing soda is called a basic salt because it is formed by the reaction between strong base and weak acid.

2NaOH (strong base) + H2CO3 (weak acid) ------------> Na2CO3 (basic salt) + 2H2O

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● It is used in laundry for washing clothes.

● It is used for softening hard water.