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Is it NaCO3 or Na2CO3?​

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Sodium carbonate is popularly known as ash or washing soda. It has the chemical formula Na2CO3. On the other hand, sodium bicarbonate is represented by the formula NaHCO3 and known in layman's term as baking soda. ... Sodium carbonate is a stronger base compound and is diprotic.
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