what is The chemical formula of washing soda?

Question

what is The chemical formula of washing soda?

Solution

The chemical formula of washing soda is Na₂CO₃·10H₂O.

Na2CO3 represents sodium carbonate, the main active ingredient in washing soda.
·10H2O indicates that each molecule of sodium carbonate is associated with 10 molecules of water crystallization. This form of washing soda is known as washing soda decahydrate.

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