NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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In the compound NaCl (table salt) Na is a gas.
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True
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Flase
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is a crystalline solid, white. In its aqueous form, it is called a saline solution. This compound is water-soluble and consists of sodium cation and chloride anion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. It is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative. Salt can be created by adding two very reactive elements together: sodium (Na(s) metal and chlorine (Cl2(g) gas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium is a soft, silvery metal. Sodium can react with chlorine which is a yellowish, poisonous gas. The result is sodium chloride (NaCl). You know it as table salt.
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