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Formula of washing soda, caustic soda and potash
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Here are the chemical formulas for the substances you mentioned:
1. **Washing Soda**: The chemical formula for washing soda is **Na₂CO₃·10H₂O**, which is sodium carbonate decahydrate. It is often simply referred to as sodium carbonate when in its anhydrous form.
2. **Caustic Soda**: The chemical formula for caustic soda is **NaOH**, which stands for sodium hydroxide.
3. **Potash**: The term "potash" can refer to various potassium-containing compounds, but it most commonly refers to potassium carbonate, with the formula **K₂CO₃**. Sometimes, it can also refer to potassium hydroxide, which has the formula **KOH**.
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1. **Washing Soda**: The chemical formula for washing soda is **Na₂CO₃·10H₂O**, which is sodium carbonate decahydrate. It is often simply referred to as sodium carbonate when in its anhydrous form.
2. **Caustic Soda**: The chemical formula for caustic soda is **NaOH**, which stands for sodium hydroxide.
3. **Potash**: The term "potash" can refer to various potassium-containing compounds, but it most commonly refers to potassium carbonate, with the formula **K₂CO₃**. Sometimes, it can also refer to potassium hydroxide, which has the formula **KOH**.
Please let me know if you need further information!