What is Sodium carbonate?
[[File:Sodium carbonate-2009-23-04b.svg|thumb|Sodium carbonate structure]] [[File:Uhličitan sodný.JPG|thumb|Sodium carbonate]] '''Sodium carbonate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It is composed of [[sodium]] and [[carbonate]] [[ion]]s. Its chemical formula is Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>. It is a [[base (chemistry)|base]]. It [[chemical reaction|reacts]] with [[acid]]s to produce [[carbon dioxide]]. It is made by reacting [[sodium hydroxide]] with [[carbon dioxide]] or by heating [[sodium bicarbonate]]. It is produced industrially by the [[Solvay process]]. It is used to make glass. It is also used in pools and cooking. It is used as an [[electrolyte]]. ==Related pages== *[[Natron]] *[[Sodium compounds]] *[[Sodium chlorate]] *[[Potassium carbonate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Carbonates]]