extracted from long question part:
1. Why does it mention that NaOH is a ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF drain cleanser instead of just saying that it can be used to manufacture drain cleanser?
2. State whether CO2 gas will be liberated and write a chemical equation involved for each of the following:
(a) Heating sodium carbonate
(b) Adding calcium to water
(c) Heating zinc oxide with carbon
(d) Mixing CaO with dilute HNO3
3. Why is H2SO4 used in the treatment of metal surfaces in the elctroplating industry?