The equations for complete solvay process can be written as:
2NH3A+H2O+CO2B→(NH4)2CO3(NH4)2CO3+H2O+CO2→2NH4HCO3NH4HCO3+NaCl→NH4Cl+NaHCO3C
In this process, NH3 is recovered when the solution containing NH4Cl is treated with Ca(OH)2 .
2NH4Cl+Ca(OH)2D→2NH3+CaCl2+2H2O
Here,
A=NH3B=CO2C=NaHCO3D=Ca(OH)2
Sum of the atoms present in one molecule of each of A, B, C and D=18