In the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), the following reactions occur in sequence: NH3 + CO3 + H2O → NH4HCO3NH4HCO3 + NaCI → NaHCO3 + NH4CI               heat2 NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + H2O +CO2 How many metric tons of sodium carbonate would be produced per metric ton of NH3 if the process were 100% efficient (1 metric ton 5 1000 kg)?

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In the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), the following reactions occur in sequence:

NH3 + CO3 + H2O → NH4HCO3
NH4HCO3 + NaCI → NaHCO3 + NH4CI
               heat
2 NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + H2O +CO2

How many metric tons of sodium carbonate would be produced per metric ton of NH3 if the process were 100% efficient (1 metric ton 5 1000 kg)?

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