Chemical formula of washing soda ______.

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  1. Na2CO3.10H2O
  2. Na2SO4
  3. NaOH
  4. NaHCO3

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Option 1 : Na2CO3.10H2O
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The correct answer is Na2CO3.10H2O.

Key Points:

  • Na2CO3.10H2O is the chemical formula for washing soda.
  • It is a sodium carbonate inorganic hydrate.
  • As a result of its extraction from plants growing in sodium-rich soils, it was given the moniker soda ash.
  • It is a metal carbonate that is a white, crystalline solid and soluble in water.
  • Here are the procedures involved in producing sodium carbonate:
    • Brine purification.
    • Sodium hydrogen carbonate production.
    • Creation of sodium carbonate.
    • Ammonia recovery.
Additional Information:
  • Washing soda applications:
    • Used in homes and businesses as cleaning agent.
    • The paper industries ,textile industries ,soap industries ,and detergent industries all use it.
    • It is a component of water softening process.
    • It is employed in production of glass.
    • One of the most crucial agents in laundries is washing soda.
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