Sodium Bisulfate and Its Properties

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for sodium bisulfate, also known as sodium hydrogen sulfate. It introduces the concept of polyatomic ions, specifically the bisulfate ion (HSO4), and discusses its ionic charge. The tutorial further explains how to balance the charges in ionic compounds, using sodium (Na) and the bisulfate ion to achieve a net charge of zero. The video concludes with a recap of the formula for sodium bisulfate, NaHSO4.

What is another name for sodium bisulfate?

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Sodium hydrogen sulfate

• Sodium chloride

What is the chemical representation of the bisulfate ion?

• H2SO4

• SO4

• HSO4

• HSO3

What is the ionic charge of the bisulfate ion?

• One plus

• Two minus

• One minus

• Neutral

Why is sodium bisulfate considered an ionic compound?

• It contains only metals

• It is formed by a metal and a group of nonmetals

• It contains only nonmetals

• It is a covalent compound

What is the charge of sodium in sodium bisulfate?

• Neutral

• Two plus

• One plus

• One minus

What is the chemical formula for sodium bisulfate?

• Na2SO4

• NaHSO4

• NaHSO3

• Na2HSO4