Question

What is the common name of ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$? Name two uses of the compound.

Answer 1

Common name of ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$

• The common name of ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$ is washing soda.

Uses of ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$

• It is used in laundering, cleaning, and water softening
• It is used in the manufacture of glass, borax, soap, and caustic soda.