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The substance known as soda ash is Na2CO3
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(A) True
(B) False

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The statement "The substance known as soda ash is Na₂CO₃" is (A) True.

Explanation:
Soda Ash Definition: Soda ash is a common name for sodium carbonate, which is represented by the chemical formula Na₂CO₃.

Chemical Composition:

Sodium (Na): There are two sodium atoms in each molecule of sodium carbonate.
Carbon (C): There is one carbon atom.
Oxygen (O): There are three oxygen atoms.
Uses of Soda Ash: It is widely used in glass manufacturing, as a cleaning agent, and in various chemical processes.

Therefore, the statement accurately describes soda ash as sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), making the correct answer True.