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Here Is The List of Chemical Compounds

This document lists 27 common chemical compounds along with their chemical formulas. It provides the chemical name and formula for compounds commonly used for purposes such as cooking, cleaning, medicine, fuel and more. Some examples included are calcium carbonate (CaCO3), sodium chloride (NaCl), methane (CH4), and aspirin (C9H8O4). The document serves as a reference for the names and formulas of important chemical compounds.

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Here Is The List of Chemical Compounds

This document lists 27 common chemical compounds along with their chemical formulas. It provides the chemical name and formula for compounds commonly used for purposes such as cooking, cleaning, medicine, fuel and more. Some examples included are calcium carbonate (CaCO3), sodium chloride (NaCl), methane (CH4), and aspirin (C9H8O4). The document serves as a reference for the names and formulas of important chemical compounds.

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Here is the list of Chemical Compounds

1. Calcium Carbonate

Formula: CaCO3

Uses: Non-prescription drug for relief from acid indigestion and heartburn. Also considered a
calcium supplement..

2. Sodium Chloride

Formula: NaCl

Uses: Used to season food (during food preparation and at the table), also used in the past as
a method of food preservation.

3. Methane

Formula: CH4

Uses: natural gas, fuel (also called Marsh Gas)

4. Aspirin

Formula: C9H8O4

Uses: Pain Reliever

5. Potassium Tartrate

Formula: K2C4H4O6

Uses: cream of tartar, cooking

6. Baking soda

Formula: NaHCO3

Uses: cooking

7. Acetaminophen

Formula: C8H9NO2

Uses: Pain Reliever

8. Acetic Acid

Formula: C2H4O2

Uses: Active ingredient in vinegar

9. Caffeine
Formula: C8H10N4O2

Uses: stimulant in coffee, tea, some soda

10. Propane

Formula: C3H8

Uses: fuel for cooking

11. Sodium Carbonate

Formula: Na2CO3

Uses: washing soda

12.Phosphoric Acid

Formula: H3PO4

Uses: flavouring in soda

13. Ascorbic acid

Formula: C6H8O6

Uses: Essential vitamin (vitamin C)

14. Ammonia

Formula: NH3

Uses: fertilizer, household cleaner when dissolved in water

15. Ethylene Glycol

Formula: C2H6O2

Uses: antifreeze

16. Calcium Carbonate

Formula: CaCO3

Uses: antacid

17. Ethanol

Formula: C2H5OH

Uses: disinfectant, alcoholic beverages

18.Carbon dioxide
Formula: CO2

Uses: carbonating agent in soda

19. Hydrochloric Acid

Formula: HCl

Uses: production of batteries, photoflash bulbs and fireworks. It's even used to process sugar
and make gelatin.

20. Calcium Oxide

Formula: CaO

Uses: Less common in modern homes than in the past. Glows when heated; was used in
theatres before invention of electric lighting. Health risks on skin contact or inhalation.

21. Sucrose

Formula: C12H22O11

Uses: Used in cooking. Use as a sweetener.

22. Potassium Carbonate

Formula: K2CO3

Uses: Potash is the common name for various mined and manufactured salts that contain
potassium in water-soluble form.

23. Plaster of Paris

Formula: 2CaSO4H2O

Uses: used for casts to hold broken limbs in place, modelling casts, sculptures and in
plasterboard walls and ceilings

24. Gypsum

Formula: CaSO4.2H2O

Uses: Use to manufacture dry wall, plaster, joint compound.

25. Sodium Bicarbonate

Formula: NaHCO3

Uses: Used in baking where it reacts with other ingredients, releasing carbon dioxide (CO2),
helping dough rise.

26. Sulphuric Acid


Formula: H2SO4

Uses: Used in lead-acid batteries for cars and other vehicles. It is also known as Vitriol.

27. Hydrogen Peroxide

Formula: H2O2

Uses: Used as a mouth wash (Personal Hygiene)

Chemical formula of Psuedo Alum - K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O


Aqua Regia is a mixture of - HCl and HNO3 . In aqua-regia,3 parts of HCl and 1 part of
HNO3 are mixed.

Common Names and Formulas of Important Chemical Compounds

Chemical formulas provide a lot of information about chemical substances, such as how many
and what atoms they are made of, as well as the way the atoms are arranged.

A compound is a substance made up of a definite proportion of two or more elements. With


the help of Chemical formulas, you can check number of atoms and elements in the compound.

1. Common Names: Baking Powder

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Bicarbonate

Chemical Formula: NaHCO3

2. Common Names: Blue Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Copper Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CuSO4. XH2O

3. Common Names: Bleaching Powder

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Oxychloride

Chemical Formula: CaOCL2

4. Common Names: Chloroform

Chemical Compounds: Trichloro Methane

Chemical Formula: CHCl3

5. Common Names: Chalk (Marble)

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Carbonate


Chemical Formula: CaCo3

6. Common Names: Caustic Potash

Chemical Compounds: Potassium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: KOH

7. Common Names: Caustic Soda

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: NaOH

8. Common Names: Dry Ice

Chemical Compounds: Solid Carbondioxide

Chemical Formula: CO2

9. Common Names: Epsom

Chemical Compounds: Magnesium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: MgSo4

10. Common Names: Gypsum

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CaSo4. 2H2O

11. Common Names: Green Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Ferrous Sulphate

Chemical Formula: FeSo4

12. Common Names: Heavy Water

Chemical Compounds: Deuterium Oxide

Chemical Formula: D2O

13. Common Names: Vinegar

Chemical Compounds: Acetic Acid

Chemical Formula: CH3COOH


14. Common Names: Washing Soda

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Carbonate

Chemical Formula: Na2CO3

15. Common Names: Slaked Lime

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: Ca(OH)2

16. Common Names: Potash Alum

Chemical Compounds: Potassium Aluminium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: KAl(SO)12HO

17. Common Names: Quick Lime

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Oxide

Chemical Formula: CaO

18. Common Names: Plaster of Paris

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CaSO4. 1/2 H2O

19. Common Names: Mohr's Salt

Chemical Compounds: Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate

Chemical Formula: (NH4)2Fe(SO4)26H2O

20. Common Names: White Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Zinc Sulphate

Chemical Formula: ZnSo4.7H2O

21. Common Names: Marsh Gas

Chemical Compounds: Methane

Chemical Formula: CH4

22. Common Names: Magnesia


Chemical Compounds: Magnesium Oxide

Chemical Formula: MgO

23. Common Names: Laughing Gas

Chemical Compounds: Nitrous Oxide

Chemical Formula: N2O

24. Common Names: Vermelium

Chemical Compounds: Mercuric Sulphide

Chemical Formula: HgS

25. Common Names: Sugar

Chemical Compounds: Sucrose

Chemical Formula: C12H22O11

26. Common Names: T.N.T.

Chemical Compounds: Trinitrotoluene

Chemical Formula: C7H5N3O6

27. Common Names: Sand

Chemical Compounds: Silicon Oxide

Chemical Formula: SiO2

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