Chemical Formula & Uses of Some Important Compounds

Chemical Formula & Uses of Some Important Compounds

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In this article we will share some important chemical compounds which are asked in SSC Exams. In this list Compound name, Chemical formula of compound and its uses are given.

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: 2CaSO₄·½H₂O
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.

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