Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.

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Two important used of washing soda and baking soda are as follows :

$(1)$ Washing soda :

$(a)$ It is used in glass, soap, and paper industries.

$(b)$ It is used to remove permanent hardness of water.

$(2)$ Baking soda :

$(a)$ It is used as baking powder. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and a mild acid known as tartaric acid. When it is heated or mixed in water, it releases $CO _{2}$ that makes bread or cake fluffy.

$(b)$ It is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers.

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