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The formula for Na2 O​

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Na₂O is the formula for the ionic compound "sodium oxide".

It has 2 sodium atoms and 1 oxygen atom.

The number of atoms for an element are written as a subscript after the element. "1" subscripts are not written.

The names of the elements are found on the periodic table.

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