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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 7 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Sodium chloride

Answer
A
NaCl
B
Na2Cl
C
NaCl2

Explanation

Sodium forms a +1 ion (Na⁺), and chloride forms a −1 ion (Cl⁻). One of each balances the charges, so the formula is NaCl. Choice A, NaCl, is correct.

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