soda ash, commonly known as sodium carbonate have chemical formula of Na2CO3
Physical Properties of Soda Ash
| Properties |
Details |
| Boiling Point |
Does not have a specific boiling point |
| Conductivity |
Conducts electricity when dissolved in water |
| Crystal Structure |
Monoclinic or triclinic crystal structure |
| Density |
2.54 g/cm³ |
| Hygroscopicity |
Absorbs moisture from the air |
| Melting Point |
Decomposes at high temperatures (around 851°C or 1,564°F) |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| pH |
Alkaline (around pH 11) |
| Physical State |
White, crystalline powder |
| Refractive Index |
1.52 |
| Solubility |
Highly soluble in water |
| Taste |
Mild alkaline taste |
Chemical Properties of Soda Ash
| Properties |
Details |
| Chemical Formula |
Na₂CO₃ |
| Chemical Reaction with Acid |
Reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide and corresponding salt |
| Combustibility |
Non-combustible |
| Decomposition |
Decomposes at high temperatures into sodium carbonate, carbon |
| Oxidation |
Can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents |
| pH |
Alkaline (around pH 11) |
| Reaction with Water |
Dissolves in water to form an alkaline solution |
| Reactivity |
Reacts with certain metals to produce carbonates |
| Reduction |
Can be reduced by strong reducing agents |
| Solubility |
Highly soluble in water |
| Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |
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dioxide, and water vapor |
Reactions of soda ash with Alkali Metal
| Alkali Metal |
Reaction with Soda Ash |
| Lithium (Li) |
2 Li + ( soda ash) react and convert into Li2 CO3+ 2(sodium) |
| Sodium (Na) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Potassium (K) |
2 K + ( soda ash) react and convert into K2 CO3+ 2(sodium) |
| Rubidium (Rb) |
2 Rb + ( soda ash) react and convert into Rb2 CO3+ 2(sodium) |
| Cesium (Cs) |
2 Cs + ( soda ash) react and convert into Cs2 CO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Francium (Fr) |
2 Fr + ( soda ash) react and convert into Fr2 CO3 + 2(sodium) |
Reactions of soda ash with Alkaline Earth Metal
| Alkaline Earth Metal |
Reaction with Soda Ash |
| Beryllium (Be) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Calcium (Ca) |
Ca + ( soda ash) react and convert into Ca CO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Strontium (Sr) |
Sr + ( soda ash) react and convert into Sr CO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Barium (Ba) |
Ba + ( soda ash) react and convert into Ba CO3+ 2(sodium) |
| Radium (Ra) |
Ra + ( soda ash) react and convert into RaCO3 + 2(sodium) |
Reactions of soda ash with Transition Meta
| Transition Metal |
Reaction with Soda Ash |
| Iron (Fe) |
Fe + ( soda ash) react and convert into FeCO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Copper (Cu) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Zinc (Zn) |
Zn + ( soda ash) react and convert into ZnCO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Silver (Ag) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Gold (Au) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Platinum (Pt) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Nickel (Ni) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Chromium (Cr) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Manganese (Mn) |
Mn + ( soda ash) react and convert into MnCO3 + 2(sodium) |
| Titanium (Ti) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Cobalt (Co) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Vanadium (V) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
Reactions of soda ash with Non-Metal Element
| Non-Metal Element |
Reaction with Soda Ash |
| Hydrogen (H) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Carbon (C) |
C + ( soda ash) react and convert into Na2C + CO2 |
| Nitrogen (N) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Oxygen (O) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Phosphorus (P) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Sulfur (S) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
| Selenium (Se) |
no reaction occur hence no product can formed |
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