Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for potassium iodide?
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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NaCl is the chemical formula for which compound?
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Sodium nitrite
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Sodium chloride
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Sodium chlorate
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Sodium carbonate
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Identify the elements present in the chemical formula NaCl. 'Na' stands for sodium, and 'Cl' stands for chlorine.
Understand that when sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) combine, they form an ionic compound where sodium donates an electron to chlorine.
Recall the common names of compounds formed by sodium and chlorine. The compound formed by Na and Cl is known as sodium chloride.
Compare the given options with the chemical formula NaCl. Sodium nitrite, sodium chlorate, and sodium carbonate have different chemical formulas involving nitrogen or carbon.
Conclude that the correct name for NaCl is sodium chloride based on the elements involved and common chemical nomenclature.
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