Sodium hypochlorite- The formula is NaClO. This is a Ternary Ionic compound because it is made of three elements, including one metal.
This compound is used very often in everyday life. Another name for this compound is bleach. This is primarily used to remove stains from clothes. Other uses include being an ingredient in deodorant, and it is used in disinfectant. It is also used as a water treatment and reduces skin damage.
http://www.famousscientists.org/the-most-important-chemical-compounds/
I knew that sodium hypochlorite was used as a stain remover, but did not know it helped reduce skin damage.
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