Question

Certain substances have a degreasing effect. Which of the substances below has a degreasing effect in solution?

Sodium chloride
Sodium carbonate
Nitric acid
Sugar

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium Carbonate

Explanation:

Washing Soda�Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) (Na = Sodium, water softening)

Sodium softens water by binding with Calcium and Magnesium forming solid, which can be rinsed off the fabric. �However, if not rinsed thoroughly, the minerals can redeposit onto the fabric and cause problems. �