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Explain why the formula shown below is incorrect for the compound potassium chloride:

Formula: KCL

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The formula KCL is not the correct formula for the compound potassium chloride. Potassium chloride is a compound made up of potassium and chlorine ions, and its chemical formula is KCl.

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