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Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.

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(i) Washing soda `(Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)O)`
Uses: (a) Softening hard water.
(b) In paper, paints and textile industries.
(ii) Baking soda `(NaHCO_3)`
Uses : (a) Preparation of baking powder and soda water.
(b) In fire extinguishers.
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