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What is the chemical formula of common salt?
Question

What is the chemical formula of common salt?

A.

NaOH

B.

HCl

C.

KOH

D.

NaCl

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) NaCl.

  • Common salt, also known as table salt, has the chemical formula NaCl, which stands for sodium chloride.

  • It is formed through the neutralization reaction between a strong acid (hydrochloric acid, HCl) and a strong base (sodium hydroxide, NaOH).

Information Booster:

  • NaCl is an ionic compound, composed of Na⁺ (sodium ion) and Cl⁻ (chloride ion).

  • It is essential for human health, maintaining fluid balance and nerve transmission.

  • Used widely in food preservation and as a raw material in the chemical industry (e.g., for making caustic soda and chlorine).

Additional Information:

SubstanceFormulaNameType
NaClSodium chlorideCommon/table saltNeutral salt (ionic)
NaOHSodium hydroxideCaustic sodaStrong base
HClHydrochloric acidUsed in stomach acidStrong acid
KOHPotassium hydroxideCaustic potashStrong base

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