Sodium carbonate commonly known as washing soda is manufactured by Solvay – ammonia process. Principle: The process is based upon the principle that when carbon dioxide is passed through brine solution saturated with ammonia, the following ions are present in the solution. Na+ , NH4+ , Cl‾ , HCO3‾ Sodium bicarbonate being sparingly soluble, crystallizes out. This … [Read more...] about Sodium Carbonate
properties of washing soda
Washing Soda
Question 1 What is the chemical name and formula of washing soda? Question 2 What is soda ash? Question 3 Name a metal compound which has detergent properties? Question 4 Name a sodium compound used for making borax and glass? Question 5 Explain the preparation of washing soda by solvay's process? Question 6 Give uses of washing soda? Question 7 Give few … [Read more...] about Washing Soda