Asked by Vedant Sinkar on May 25, 2024
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What is a chemical formula for the material with the common name of lye?
Chemical Formula
A notation that uses chemical symbols and numbers to represent the composition of a compound, indicating the types and numbers of atoms involved.
Lye
Lye refers to a strong alkaline solution, particularly of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH), used in cleaning, soap making, and food preparation.
- Understand the usual denominations and chemical representations of compounds.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the usual denominations and chemical representations of compounds.