Which sodium salt is which?

How does sodium interact with other chemicals, and how can you identify them? Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Using laboratory tests identify sodium sulphate, sodium sulphite, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite and sodium persulphate.

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