Question

What is meant by the term chemical formula? Write down the formula of Sodium
Oxide​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Na2O is the chemical formula for sodium oxide. Sodium have and oxidation state of +1 whereas oxygen has and oxidation state of -2 so 2 sodium atom is bonded to oxygen to balance the compound.

Answer 2

QUESTION

What is meant by the term chemical formula? Write down the formula of Sodium  Oxide​.

ANSWER

                                          CHEMICAL FORMULA

The chemical formula of a compound means the symbolic representation of the composition of a compound.

• Chemical formulae provide insight into the elements that constitute the molecules of a compound and also the ratio in which the atoms of these elements combine to form such molecules.

FORMULA OF SODIUM OXIDE

Valency of SODIUM (NA):1

Valency of OXYGEN (O):2

hence formula is NA₂O