At elevated temperature NaHCO3 is quantitatively converted to Na2CO3. By calcining 0.3592 g of an antacid tablet containing NaHCO3, 0.2362 g of Na2CO3 was obtained. Calculate the percentage purity of the tablet (such as % w/w NaHCO3)

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At elevated temperature NaHCO3 is quantitatively converted to Na2CO3. By calcining 0.3592 g of an antacid tablet containing NaHCO3, 0.2362 g of Na2CO3 was obtained. Calculate the percentage purity of the tablet (such as % w/w NaHCO3) It would be appreciated if you could write each step to the answer.
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