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Download Solution PDFWhy cannot we write the chemical formula of a compound formed by chlorine and sodium as CINa instead of NaCl?
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- The chemical formula of a compound is written following specific conventions and rules.
- One of the rules is to write the symbol of the metal first, followed by the symbol of the non-metal.
- In the case of a compound formed by sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl), sodium is the metal and chlorine is the non-metal.
- Therefore, the correct chemical formula is written as NaCl, not ClNa.
Additional Information
- Sodium chloride (NaCl) is commonly known as table salt.
- It is an ionic compound formed by the transfer of electrons from sodium to chlorine, resulting in the formation of Na+ and Cl- ions.
- The electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.
- Writing the formula in the correct order is crucial for proper chemical communication and understanding.
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