What is washing soda? State two properties and two uses of washing soda.


Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate.
The two properties of washing soda are given below:
  1. It is a white crystalline solid and soluble in water.
  2. It is highly alkaline substance having property of removing dirt.

The two uses of washing soda are given below:

  1. Washing soda is used in soap, glass, and paper industries
  2. It is used in the manufacture of sodium compounds such as borax.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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