What happens to the crystals of washing soda when exposed to air?

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Washing soda undergoes efflorescence when exposed to air and as a result, loses nine water molecules to form the white powder.

$N a_{2} C O_{3} \cdot 10 H_{2} O \to N a_{2} C O_{3} . H_{2} O + 9 H_{2} O$

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What happens to the crystals of washing soda when exposed to air?

Washing soda undergoes efflorescence when exposed to air and as a result, loses nine water molecules to form the white powder. Na2CO3⋅10H2O→Na2CO3.H2O+9H2O Washing soda Washing powder

Washing soda undergoes efflorescence when exposed to air and as a result, loses nine water molecules to form the white powder.

$N a_{2} C O_{3} \cdot 10 H_{2} O \to N a_{2} C O_{3} . H_{2} O + 9 H_{2} O$

Washing soda Washing powder