📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
Why cannot we write the chemical formula of a compound formed by chlorine and sodium as ClNa instead of NaCl?
A
isotopes
B
ions
C
nucleons
D
electrons
Explanation
By standard chemical naming conventions for ionic compounds, the positively charged metal ion (cation, Na+) must always be written before the negatively charged non-metal ion (anion, Cl-).
Report Issue
Discussion (0 Comments)
Leave a Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
📌 Related Questions
The process by which molecules from a region of higher concentration m...
Solve →Which of the following organic compounds is a benzenoid?...
Solve →Which among the following is used as a 'Water Purifier'?...
Solve →Which among the following is the strongest Lewis acid?...
Solve →The 'Molar Conductivity' of an electrolyte generally:...
Solve →