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JAMB Chemistry 1988 Question 37

Question 37

Chemistry and Industry

Which of the following is used in the manufacture of glass?

  1. A.Sodium chloride
  2. B.Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV).
  3. C.Sodium tetraoxosulphate (VI).
  4. D.Sodium trioxonitrate (V).
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Answer: B (Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV).)

Explanation

Glass is made by melting sand with sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) (soda ash) and limestone: Na2CO3 + SiO2 → Na2SiO3 + CO2.