In the Solvay process, the product from the calciner is___________________?

Correct answer: A. Light soda ash

  • A. Light soda ash
  • B. Dense soda ash
  • C. Sodium bicarbonate
  • D. Dehydrated 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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