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How to Write the Formula for Sodium chloride

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For Sodium chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Sodium chloride

Since we have a metal (Na) and a non-metal (Cl) this is an ionic compound. Therefore we need to consider the charges on the atoms.

Here the charges balance (Na is +1 and Cl is -1) you just have to write the symbols for each element and you are done!
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