How do we know if sodium carbonate was added when making sodium thiosulfate?
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How do we know if sodium carbonate was added when making sodium thiosulfate?
Synthesis:
Thiosulfate is a very unstable compound in acidic conditions, which can be stabilized by providing an alkaline condition. The {eq}{\rm{N}}{{\rm{a}}_2}{\rm{C}}{{\rm{O}}_3} {/eq} solution is alkaline and stabilizes the thiosulfate by providing hydroxide anions.
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View this answerIn the formation of sodium thiosulfate, sodium carbonate is the first compound used in the synthesis, so it is added to the reaction.
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