Sodium Sulfate Is Sometimes Used in Washing Detergent as a Filler

question 65

Multiple Choice

Sodium sulfate is sometimes used in washing detergent as a filler. How many of each atom are in sodium sulfate, Na₂SO₄?

• A)2 sodium, 2 sulfur, and 4 oxygen atoms
• B)1 sodium, 1 sulfur, and 4 oxygen atoms
• C)2 sodium, 1 sulfur atom, and 2 oxygen molecules
• D)2 sodium, 1 sulfur, and 4 oxygen atoms

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