Question

what is the formula of sodium chlorite? what is the name of the compound with the formula kclo?

Explanation:

Sodium chlorite is an ionic compound. Sodium has a +1 charge ($Na^+$) and the chlorite ion has a - 1 charge ($ClO_2^-$). They combine in a 1:1 ratio. For $KClO$, potassium ($K^+$) has a +1 charge and the $ClO^-$ is the hypochlorite ion.

Answer:

1. The formula of sodium chlorite is $NaClO_2$.
2. The name of the compound with the formula $KClO$ is potassium hypochlorite.