Q1. [1] § Introduction § Group Activity
Select washing soda from the following :
- (a) NaHCO₃
- (b) Na₂CO₃.5H₂O
- (c) Na₂CO₃.10H₂O
- (d) NaOH
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2023 31/1/1 Q6
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Model Answer
(c) Na₂CO₃.10H₂O
Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate with the formula Na₂CO₃.10H₂O.
Explanation
Washing soda = Na₂CO₃.10H₂O. NaHCO₃ is baking soda, NaOH is caustic soda, and Na₂CO₃.5H₂O is not the correct hydrated form. Examiners expect you to know the exact formula including the water of crystallisation (10H₂O).
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