10.27. State as to why
(a) a solution of Na₂CO₃ is alkaline?
(b) alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused chlorides?
(c) sodium is found to be more useful than potassium?

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(a) Na₂CO₃ is a salt of a weak acid, carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) and a strong base NaOH. Thus, it undergoes hydrolysis to produce strong base NaOH and its aqueous solution isalkaline in nature.
Na₂CO₃ (s) + H₂O (l) → 2NaOH

(b) Because the discharge potential of alkali metals is much higher than that of hy

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