Materials (glass types): The inexpensive, common glass used in windows and bottles is called soda glass. Why is it called “soda” glass? Identify the key sodium-containing ingredient used in its manufacture. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

• It contains sodium carbonate (“soda”) in its batch
• It was first made near Soda Lake
• It releases soda when dissolved in water
• It contains only sodium silicate without lime