(a) Explain with equation where appropriate, the functions of the following substances in the Solvay Process:

(i) limestone,

(ii) ammonia,

(iii) brine.

 

(b) Explain why the reaction between aqueous sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) solution and dilute hydrochloric acid is a neutralization reaction.

(c) Calculate the mass of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) produced by the complete decomposition of 16.8g of sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV) (H = 1, O = 16, Na = 23, S = 33)