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What is the chemical name of the salt found abundantly in seawater? |
Sodium Nitrite Sodium Acetate Sodium Chloride Sodium Tartrate |
Sodium Chloride |
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. |