Write chemical formula of washing soda. How is it obtained from baking soda? Name the one industrial use of washing soda other than washing clothes.

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The chemical formula of washing soda is $N a_{2} C O_{3} .10 H_{2} O$

Washing soda can be obtained by heating baking soda.

On heating, baking soda gives sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water.

Washing soda is used in glass, soap and paper industries.

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