Question

According to our textbook, write the formula for the anhydrous compound that was part of the mixture called natron that was used by the Egyptians. What did they use this compound for and what was the name of the resulting hydrate that formed?

Answer 1

The formula for the anhydrous compound that was part of the mixture called natron that was used by the Egyptians is Na2(CO3)10(H2O).

They use this compound for medicine, cookery, agriculture, in glass-making and to dehydrate egyptian mummies.

Compound of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate was the name of the resulting hydrate that formed.