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The s-block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe s-block Elements2 Marks
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What is light soda ash? Why is it called so?
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Light soda ash is anhydrous $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3$. It is called so because it is fluffy solid with a low packing density of about $0.5 \mathrm{gcm}^{-3}$.

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