Sodium Acetate and Acetate Ion Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for sodium acetate, starting with identifying sodium as the metal and recognizing the acetate ion. It discusses the charges of these ions and how they combine to form an ionic compound. The tutorial also covers variations in naming and writing the formula, such as sodium ethanoate and condensed formulas. The video concludes with a recap of the naming conventions for sodium acetate.

What is the metal component in the formula for sodium acetate?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

What is the charge of the acetate ion?

• 2-

• 2+

• 1-

• 1+

How can the acetate ion sometimes be represented in a condensed form?

• C2H5OH

• CH3COOH

• C2H3O2

• CH3COONa

What is the more common name for sodium ethanoate?

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium acetate

Which of the following is NOT a correct representation of sodium acetate?

• NaCH3COO

• CH3COONa

• Na2CO3

• NaC2H3O2

What is the chemical formula for sodium acetate?

• NaCl

• Na2SO4

• NaCH3COO

• NaNO3