Question

The chemical formula of zeolite is

• A. $K_2AI_2SiO_8._xH_2O$
• B. $CaAI_2SiO_8$
• C. $Na_2AI_2Si_2O_8._xH_2O$
• D. $Na_2[Na_2(PO_3)_6]$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Na_2AI_2Si_2O_8._xH_2O$

Answer 2

The chemical formula of zeolite is Na$2AI_2Si_2O_8 \cdot x$ $H_2O$. Its name is sodium aluminium ortho silicate. It is used in the softening of hard water.