Question

What is the difference between Washing soda and soda ash?

Answer 1

Washing Soda:- It is the common name for hydrated Sodium carbonate(Na₂SO₄.10H₂O).

Soda Ash:- It is the common name for anhydrous Sodium carbonate(Na₂SO₄).

Difference between washing soda and soda ash:-

1. Washing soda contains water of crystallization while Soda ash doesn't.
2. Washing soda produces lather when mixed with water while soda ash does not produce lather.