What is washig soda? State two properties and two uses of washing soda.

State two uses of washing soda.

A white compound Y of sodium is an active ingredient of antacids.Write chemical equations to explain the manufacture of Washing soda from the compound Y. Write any two uses of washing soda.

When washing soda is heated

(a). Describe how washing soda is produced starting from sodium chloride (common salt). Write equations of all the reactions involved. (b) State whether an aqueous solution of washing soda is acidic or alkaline? Give reason for your answer. (c) What is meant by saying that washing soda has detergent properties? (d) Give two important uses of washing soda (or sodium carbonate).