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Some important compounds of sodium, notes |
| Answer» The most important compounds of sodium that are of commercial importance are as follows-Sodium Carbonate\tIt is commonly known as Washing Soda with molecular formula Na2CO3.10H2O.\tIt is synthesized by Solvay process. During this process, sodium carbonate is synthesized using sodium chloride and calcium carbonate. Sodium Chloride (NaCl)\t\tThe main source of sodium chloride is sea water.\t\t\tEvaporation of sea water is the most common method to obtain sodium chloride.\t\t\tCrude sodium chloride is obtained by crystallization of brine solution, containing sodium sulphate, calcium sulphate, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride\tSodium Hydroxide (NaOH)\t\tAlso known as Caustic Soda.\t\t\tThe process of formation of sodium hydroxide is known as Castner-Kellner Cell.\xa0\tSodium Hydrogen Carbonate\t\tIt is also known as Baking Soda with a molecular formula, NaHCO3.\t\t\tIts decomposition forms carbon-dioxide.\t | |