Question : The common name of sodium tetraborate decahydrate is _____.
Option 1: Epsom salt
Option 2: Gypsum
Option 3: Borax
Option 4: Galena
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Correct Answer: Borax
Solution : The correct option is Borax .
Its chemical formula is Na 2 [B 4 O 5 (OH) 4 ].8H 2 O . Borax is known for its various uses, including as a cleaning agent, a component in laundry detergents and certain industrial applications. In metallurgical processes, borax is employed as a flux to facilitate the melting of metals and the removal of impurities.
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