On heating anhydrous Na2CO3, ........ is evolved
CO2
Water vapour
CO
No gas
Anhydrous form of Na2CO3 does not decompose on heating even to redness. It is a amorphous powder called soda ash.
On heating anhydrous Na2CO3, ___ is evolved
The hydrated salt Na2CO3.xH2O undergoes 63% loss in mass on heating and becomes anhydrous .The value of x is (pls give explanation for necessary steps)