Question

What is the name of 2NaI?

Answer 1

Answer: The name of 2NaI is 2 moles of sodium iodide.

Step-by-step explanation:

NaI is an ionic compound because sodium element is a metal and iodine element is a non-metal. The bond formed between a metal and a non-metal is always ionic in nature.

The nomenclature of ionic compounds is given by:

• Positive ion is written first.
• The negative ion is written next and a suffix is added at the end of the negative ion. The suffix written is '-ide'.

So, the name of NaI is sodium iodide. The number '2' is termed as coefficient and it represents the number of moles of compound.

Hence, the name of 2NaI is 2 moles of sodium iodide.

Answer 2

The name of 2Nal is Sodium Iodide. It is an ionic compound used to treat iodine deficiency. It is used as a nutritional supplement in salt form. Sodium iodide can also be used for conversion of an alkyl chlorides into an alkyl iodides. Some types of Sodium Iodide can be use din the treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism .