Question

Chemical formula of washing soda is ______.

Answer 1

Chemical formula of washing soda is Na₂CO₃.10H₂O.

Explanation:

Washing soda is a chemical compound containing ten molecules of water of crystallisation attached to each sodium carbonate molecule. It is produced commercially by the Solvay process, using sodium chloride, ammonia, and limestone as raw materials. This alkaline salt is highly soluble in water and widely used to remove stubborn stains from laundry.