What is the chemical name for washing soda?
- A. Sodium carbonate
- B. Calcium bicarbonate
- C. Sodium bicarbonate
- D. Calcium carbonate
A. Sodium carbonate
Washing soda is a chemical compound which can be used to remove stains from the laundry and is an important ingredient for powder, liquid, or single pod formulations in the most homemade washing detergent. It is also used for treating hard water and industrial detergent mixtures.
The chemical formula of washing soda is Sodium carbonate or Na2CO3. It is a sodium salt of carbonic acid also known as soda ash.