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Write the chemical formula for each of the following household chemicals:(a) dihydrogen oxide (common liquid)(b) sodium hypochlorite (bleach)(c) sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)(d) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
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The prefix "di" means two, so we have two hydrogen atoms. Oxide refers to oxygen, so we have one oxygen atom. Therefore, the chemical formula for dihydrogen oxide is $\textbf{H}_2\textbf{O}$. Show more…
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