Question

Q5. What is the chemical name of washing soda? Name the three chief raw materials used for makingwashing soda

Answer 1

Dear student.
The chemical name of washing soda is Sodium Carbonate, it's chemical formula is Na2CO3.
The total process reaction: 2 NaCl + CaCO3 → Na2CO3 + CaCl.
The three chief raw material used for making Washing soda by solvay s process are :
1. Sodium chloride (NaCl) as brine
2. Ammonia( NH3)
3. Lime stone (CaCO3)

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