Question

The "chemical formula" of patassium chloride is "KCL". What is meant by the term in italics.

Answer 1

it is a metal halide salt .it is historically known as murate of potash which is now also used as fertillizers

Answer 2

Thechemical compoundpotassium chloride(KCl) is ametalhalidesaltcomposed ofpotassiumandchlorine. In its pure state, it isodorlessand has a white orcolorlessvitreouscrystalappearance, with acrystal structurethat cleaves easily in three directions. Potassium chloride crystals areface-centered cubic. Potassium chloride was historically known as "muriateof potash". This name is occasionally still encountered in association with its use as afertilizer.

formulaKClMolar mass74.5513 2