Sodium Carbonate Molecular Structure
The Carbon atom forms a covalent bond with the three oxygen atoms. One of the oxygen atoms is attached through a double bond whereas two oxygen atoms are attached through single bonds and carry a charge of -1 which result in the formation of a carbonate ion with a net charge of -2. This charge of -2 is balanced by ionic bond formation with Na ions which carry a charge of +1 each and thus balance the -2 charge. Thus net charge on the molecule comes out to be zero.
Molar Mass of Sodium Carbonate
We know that the molar mass of any compound is the sum of the product of the molar masses of the constituent atoms and their number present in a molecule. So, the molar mass of Na2CO3 will be equal to the sum of the molar mass of two Na atoms, one Carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms.
Molar mass of Na = 23 g/mol
Molar mass of C = 12 g/mol
Molar mass of O = 16 g/mol
Thus, molar mass of Na2CO3 = 2 × Molar mass of Na + Molar mass of C + 3 × Molar mass of O
⇒ Molar mass of Na2CO3 = 2 × 23 + 12 + 3 × 16
⇒ Molar mass of Na2CO3 = 46 + 12 + 48
⇒ Molar mass of Na2CO3 = 106 g/mol
Sodium Carbonate(Na2CO3)
Sodium Carbonate is an alkaline inorganic compound. There are many chemicals and compounds present in our surroundings that have different physical and chemical characteristics as well as different uses. All the things that we see around us are made up of certain compounds.
In this article, we will learn about Sodium Carbonate including its common name, sodium carbonate formula, molar mass, etc. Other than these things, we will also learn, how sodium carbonate is prepared in laboratories (synthesis of sodium carbonate), and the chemical and physical properties of sodium carbonate.
Table of Content
- What is Sodium Carbonate?
- Sodium Carbonate Chemical Formula
- Sodium Carbonate Molecular Structure
- Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate
- Properties of Sodium Carbonate
- Uses of Sodium Carbonate