Compounds are defined as substances composed of two or more different elements that are chemically combined. Both salt and water are compounds. Some important chemical compound and their uses are as follows:-
- NaCl sodium chloride (table salt, used in solutions for contact lens)
- ZnO zinc oxide (used in some sunscreens and diaper rash ointment)
- NaF sodium fluoride (active ingredient in toothpaste)
- SeS selenium sulfide (in selsium blue shampoo)
- NaNO2 sodium 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube
nitrite (preservation in meat such as bacon)
NaClO sodium hypochlorite (bleach)N2O dinitrogen oxide (laughing gas used for some dental work)Baking powder NaHCO3; sodium bicarbonate Used for baking for cooking, releases CO2 in reaction with other ingredientsSoap Esters Used for bathing and washing clothesDetergent Sodium sulphate, sodium hydroxide and phosphatecompounds Used for washing clothesToothpaste Calciuym carbonate, sodium flouride Used for cleaning teeth while brushingVinegar C2H4O2 acetic acid, ethanoic acid Used as preservative and for seasoning foods. Utilized for various household cleaning uses.Graphite Carbon Used in PencilAlcohol Ethanol(C2H6O) Used in alcoholic drinksBleaching Powder NaOCl Commonly used domestic bleach. Used for cleaning purposesSugar Sucrose; C12H22O11 Used in cooking as sweetnerAspirin C9H8O4; acetyl salicylic acid Used in various medicinesMouthwash H2O2; hydrogen peroxide, Used for personal hygiene.Caustic soda NaOH; sodium hydroxide It’s a highly corrosive alkali which is used for cleaning, unblocking sinks, drains and toilets.Moth balls C6H4Cl2; 1,4-dichlorobenzene Have strong pungent smell and is used forChalk CaCO3; calcium carbonate Uses incl. blackboard chalk, pavement (or, in USA, “sidewalk”) chalk, gymnastics and rock-climbing, and sometimes in toothpaste. CGPCS Notes brings Prelims and Mains programs for CGPCS Prelims and CGPCS Mains Exam preparation. Various Programs initiated by CGPCS Notes are as follows:-