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 |
| 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 |