Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days 1. State what was observed 2. Name the process that took place 3....

Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days
1. State what was observed
2. Name the process that took place
3. Write an equation for the reaction that occurred

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1.It turns into a white powder.It loses water of crytallisation.

2. The process is called Efflorescence.

3. Na2CO3.10H2O --> Na2CO3 + 10H2O

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Nchoga answered the question on December 12, 2018 at 11:18

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