Question

Give the formula for Borax.

Answer 1

Borax;

• Borax is a material made up of an element called Boron combined with Oxygen and Soda.
• It is also known as Sodium borate, Sodium tetraborate, or Disodium tetraborate.
• Borax is soft, colorless, and the most common forms of Borax are Anhydrous, Decahydrate salt, as well as Pentahydrate salt.

• The chemical formula for Borax is (Sodium tetraborate decahydrate) is ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{B}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_7.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$.
• Borax can be naturally found in the evaporite deposits which are produced by the recurrent evaporation of seasonal lakes and this naturally occurring borax is purified by recrystallization.
• It is a component of cosmetics, detergents, and the welding process and is also used as a water softener and cleaning agent.

Therefore, the formula for Borax is ${\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{B}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_7.10{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$.