In the Solvay process, the product from the calciner is___________________?
Correct answer: D. Light soda ash
- A. Dehydrated soda ash
- B. Dense soda ash
- C. Sodium bicarbonate
- D. Light soda ash
Explanation
Sodium bicarbonate is calcined in the Solvay process to form sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃, called light soda ash. Dense soda ash is produced later by densification of the light product.
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