Question

When a mixture of `Li_(2)CO_(3)` and `Na_(2)CO_(3)`. `10H_(2)O` is heated strongly, there occurs a loss of mass due to
A. Decomposition of `Li_(2)CO_(3)`
B. Loss of water by `Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)O`
C. Decomposition of `Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)O`
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A::B
`Li_(2)CO_(3)overset(Delta)rarr Li_(2)O+CO_(2)`
`Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)O overset(Delta)rarr Na_(2)CO_(3)+10H_(2)O`