Borax is written as

The formula of borax should be written as Na_2[B_4O_5(OH)_4].8H_2O instead of Na_2B_4O_7. 10H_2O - explain this fact.

Borax is actually made of two tetrahedral and tetrahedral and two triangular units joined together and should be written as Na_(2)[B_(4)O_(5)(OH)_(4)].8H_(2)O Aqueous solution containing 1 mol of borax reacts with 2 mol of acids. This is because of

Borax is used as buffer since :

Borax is an important compound of Boron. The solution of borax is alkaline. Give a reason.

Borax is an important compound of Boron.Give any two uses of borax.

Borax is prepared by treating coleminate with