Why is the scientific name NaCl?

Answer 1

Sodium chloride got its name because it's chemical formula is NaCl; 1 sodium atom and one chlorine atom.

When a chlorine atom is part of an ionic compound, it's end is changed from -ine to -ide.

Answer 2

Because that is what it is made of. Chemical formula is NaCl. 1 gram of salt has 0.3933 grams of sodium and 0.6067 grams of chlorine.

Answer 3

Because beteween the electronegativity of chlorine and sodium is a big difference.

Answer 4

Salt comes from the word sal, a latin word.

Answer 5

The word salt is derived from the Latin word sal.

Answer 6

Sodium chloride is the salt we put on food and that is why it is called table salt as it is generally found on the table.

Answer 7

Sodium chloride (NaCl) contains the anion chloride and cation sodium.

Answer 8

The name of NaCl is sodium chloride.

Answer 9

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