question_answer 33)

               Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.    

Answer:

Washing Soda (1) It is used for softening of hard water. (2) It is used for the manufacture of soap, glass, paper, borax, caustic soda, etc. Baking soda (1) Baking soda is mainly used in the preparation of baking powder. Baking powder contains sodium hydrogen carbonate and an acid like tartaric acid or citric acid. (2) Baking soda is used in medicines as an antacid. It is used in medicines to remove acidity of the stomach. Therefore, it is an important constituent of an antacid.