Question

The number of molecules of water of crystallisation present in washing soda crystals is:
(a) five
(b) two
(c) ten
(d) seven

Answer 1

ten
The chemical formula of washing soda is Na₂CO₃.10H₂O. The water molecules that form part of the structure of a salt are called its water of crystallisation. Hence, the number of molecules of water of crystallisation present in washing soda crystals is 10.