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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

State as to why (a) a solution of Na2CO3 is alkaline ? (b) alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused chlorides ? (c) sodium is found to be more useful than potassium

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12 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Deepa
9 Years ago

 Because it contains sodium cations, which are strongly basic, and carbonate anions which are weakly acidic so the basic ions win over acidic ions, making Na2CO3

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8 Years ago
(C) Potassium is more reactive than Sodium and it is found in nature to a less extent than Sodium(Na). Sodium is, therefore, found to be more useful than K.