Soda ash (sodium carbonate) [Chemical formula, Physical, Chemical Properties and Reactions]

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

 

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