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.

Explanation

To manufacture washing soda from the white compound Y (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO₃), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Identify the Raw Materials
The raw materials needed for the production of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) through the Solvay process are:
- Brine solution (NaCl in water)
- Ammonia (NH₃)
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
- Water (H₂O)
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