Sodium Carbonate

Na₂CO₃

IUPAC: Sodium carbonate

CAS: 497-19-8

Ikhtisar

Sodium carbonate (washing soda/soda ash) is a water-soluble salt used in glass making and as a water softener.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900

Komposisi Elemental

C
11,3%
O
45,3%
Na
43,4%

Kegunaan

  • Glass manufacturing
  • Water softening
  • Laundry detergent
  • pH buffer

Fakta Menarik

  • Ancient Egyptians used naturally occurring sodium carbonate (natron) for mummification

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
105,99 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,5400 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
851,0 °C
Kelarutan
215 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
105,9643
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Carbonate?
Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Carbonate?
Sodium Carbonate has a molar mass of 105.99 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Carbonate at room temperature?
Sodium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Carbonate?
Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).