What happens when crystals of washing soda are exposed to air?
What happens when crystals of washing soda are left open in dry air ? What is this change named as ? Name two industries based on use of washing soda.
(a) Describe how washing soda is produced starting from sodium chloride (common salt). Write equations of all the reactions involved.
(b) State whether an aqueous solution of washing soda is acidic or alkaline ? Give reason for your answer.
(c) What is meant by saying that washing soda has detergent properties ?
(d) Give two important uses of washing soda (or sodium carbonate).
What happens to the crystals of washing soda when exposed to air?