Chemical Compounds
6 reference items
What is the chemical name for common table salt?
A
Sodium Chloride
Explanation
Table salt is composed of sodium chloride (NaCl) ionic crystals.
What is the common name for the compound Sodium Bicarbonate?
A
Baking Soda
Explanation
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is commonly known as baking soda and used in cooking.
What is the chemical name for common household bleach?
A
Sodium Hypochlorite
Explanation
Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is the active chemical in liquid chlorine bleach.
What is the chemical formula for common water?
A
H2O
Explanation
Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom.
What is the common name for solid Carbon Dioxide?
A
Dry Ice
Explanation
Solid carbon dioxide is called dry ice because it sublimates directly into gas.
What is the chemical name of the compound known as Quicklime?
A
Calcium Oxide
Explanation
Calcium oxide (CaO) is quicklime, widely used in industrial chemical processes.