Sodium carbonate is a vital component of the glass manufacturing industry. (a) Explain the role that Na

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Sodium carbonate is a vital component of the glass manufacturing industry. 

(a) Explain the role that Na+ plays in sodalime glass. 

(b) Commercial Na2CO3 is categorized into ‘natural’ and ‘synthetic’. Distinguish between these and detail the process whereby synthetic Na2CO3 is manufactured, paying attention to any recycling processes.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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