Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

What is the chemical name of the salt found abundantly in seawater?

Options:

Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Tartrate

Correct Answer:

Sodium Chloride

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Sodium Chloride.

The chemical name of the salt found abundantly in seawater is Sodium Chloride.

Sodium chloride (\(NaCl\)) is the primary salt found abundantly in seawater. It is commonly known as table salt and is composed of sodium ions (\(Na^+\)) and chloride ions (\(Cl^-\)). Sodium chloride is essential for various biological processes and is also widely used in food seasoning and preservation, as well as in industry and medicine.