The Evaporation of Seawater Gives a Mixture of Ionic Compounds

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Essay

The evaporation of seawater gives a mixture of ionic compounds containing sodium combined with chloride, sulfate, carbonate, and hydrogen carbonate. Write the chemical formulas of these compounds.

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