Question

1. what is the correct name for the compound nacl?

a) sodium chloride

b) sodium monochloride

c) sodium chlorine

d) all of the above

Explanation:

Identify compound type

\(\text{NaCl}\) consists of a metal (\(\text{Na}\)) and a nonmetal (\(\text{Cl}\)), forming an ionic compound.

Apply ionic naming rules

The cation (\(\text{Na}^+\)) is named first as "Sodium", and the anion (\(\text{Cl}^-\)) is named second with the suffix "-ide" as "Chloride". No Greek prefixes are used for ionic compounds.

Select correct option

The correct name is Sodium Chloride, which corresponds to option A.

Answer:

• (A) Sodium Chloride (Correct answer)
• (B) Sodium Monochloride
• (C) Sodium Chlorine
• (D) All of the above