DIY Chemistry: How to make Magnesium Carbonate and Sodium Sulfate from things AT HOME!

In this video we will synthesize Magnesium Carbonate and Sodium Sulfate using just Soda Crystals and Epsom Salt. THE CHEMICAL EQUATION: Na2CO3 (aq) + MgSO4 (aq) → Na2SO4 (aq) + MgCO3 (s) EXPLANATION OF THE REACTION: Magnesium Sulfate and Sodium Carbonate perform a double displacement reaction where they swap ions to make Magnesium Carbonate and Sodium Sulfate. This happens because they create an insoluble precipitate (MgCO3), which drives the reaction forward. PRACTICAL TIPS & PURITY: Water Choice: Distilled water is highly recommended because tap water adds trace minerals, but tap water can work if you do not have distilled water like I did. Purity: The MgCO3 should be pretty pure after just 1 rinse during filtration, but rinsing it multiple times maximizes its purity, CLEANUP GUIDE: To clean any stains made by the MgCO3, use white or cleaning vinegar. Any residue will easily dissolve in it and foam up. To clean up any Na2SO4 residue, simply use warm water. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: Do not ingest the Sodium Sulfate. It might still have alkaline soda crystals (Sodium Carbonate) leftover from the reaction. THINGS TO TRY NEXT: With your finished MgCO3, you can make Magnesium Acetate if you dissolve it in white vinegar! Sodium Sulfate is relatively unreactive, so there aren't many chemical compounds you can make from it. WHAT TO DO IF MISSING INGREDIENTS: If you are missing Soda Crystals, simply bake baking soda in an oven (highest heat setting best) for about half an hour or more. Spread it on a tray and you will make Sodium Carbonate. Although if you want to use it for the reaction you have to use 21g of Epsom Salt and 8g of your homemade sodium carbonate. Let me know in the comments what chemical compound I should make a tutorial on next!