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Below is a simplified process for manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay process. a) Name substance M. b) Name the process taking place in step II. c)...

Below is a simplified process for manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay process.

a) Name substance M.
b) Name the process taking place in step II.
c) Write an equation for the reaction in step III.
d) What is the fate of ammonium chloride in the solvay process.

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a) Carbon (IV) Oxide // CO2 / Carbon dioxide
b) Filtration
c) 2NaHCO_3(s) ---> Na₂CO_3(s) + H₂O_(l) + CO_2(g)
d) Reacted with Calcium hydroxide to generate ammonia

Kavungya answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 05:47

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