Q1. Consider flow chart below. On solvay process

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Q1. Consider flow chart below. On solvay process

• a) (i) Name three starting materials in the manufacturer of sodium carbonate.

  • Ammonia ($NH_3$)
  • Brine (concentrated $NaCl$ solution)
  • Limestone ($CaCO_3$)

• a) (ii) Which substances are recycled in this process?

  • Ammonia ($NH_3$)
  • Carbon (IV) oxide ($CO_2$)

• a) (iii) Identify the chambers in which the recycled substances are regenerated.

  • Heating Limestone (for