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Which is not the compound of sodium?

A

Chlle salt petre

B

Salt petre

C

Glauber's salt

D

Soda ash

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To determine which compound is not a compound of sodium from the given options, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first option - Chili Saltpeter - **Definition**: Chili saltpeter is a common name for sodium nitrate. - **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula for sodium nitrate is NaNO3. - **Conclusion**: Since it contains sodium (Na), chili saltpeter is a compound of sodium. ### Step 2: Analyze the second option - Saltpeter - **Definition**: Saltpeter is commonly known as potassium nitrate. - **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula for potassium nitrate is KNO3. - **Conclusion**: Since it contains potassium (K) and not sodium (Na), saltpeter is NOT a compound of sodium. ### Step 3: Analyze the third option - Globosalt - **Definition**: Globosalt is a common name for sodium sulfate decahydrate. - **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula for sodium sulfate decahydrate is Na2SO4·10H2O. - **Conclusion**: Since it contains sodium (Na), globosalt is a compound of sodium. ### Step 4: Analyze the fourth option - Soda Ash - **Definition**: Soda ash is a common name for sodium carbonate. - **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula for sodium carbonate is Na2CO3. - **Conclusion**: Since it contains sodium (Na), soda ash is a compound of sodium. ### Final Conclusion Among the given options, the compound that is NOT a compound of sodium is **Saltpeter (Potassium Nitrate)**. ### Answer The correct option is **Saltpeter (Potassium Nitrate)**. ---
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