Does the commission asks Common Names of Chemicals and Formulas in SSC exams?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission includes 2 to 3 questions on Common Names of Chemicals and their formulas in SSC exams.

How to download common names of chemical compounds and formulas PDF for SSC exams 2022?

Common names of chemical compounds and formulas PDF can be downloaded from the above post. Simply, click on the link shared in the post and save the PDF for future reference.

What is the chemical name of the Dry Ice?

Chemical name of the Dry Ice is solid Carbon Dioxide i.e., CO2.

How many chemistry questions come from chemistry in SSC exams?

Around 3 – 4 chemistry questions come from chemistry in SSC exams.

Which type of questions are asked from the Chemistry subject in SSC CGL exam?

In SSC CGL exam, most questions asked in the Chemistry section are based on Common Names and Formulas of Important Chemical Compounds. In the above article, we have mentioned all the important Chemical compound names and formulas that were asked in the previous year question papers of SSC CGL.

Common Names and Formulas of Chemical Compounds for SSC Exam 2023, Download PDF

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 25th, 2023

Knowing Common Names of Chemical Compounds and their formulas is mandatory for the candidates who aspires to become government employee. Generally, every SSC exam comprises of questions on Chemical compounds common names and formulas. So, to help you out, we have gathered some most important chemical formula with their names. If you prepare these chemical compound names and formulas, there are chances that you will be able to fetch maximum marks from the General Science section.

Table of content

1. Common Chemical Formulas
2. Importance of Knowing Chemical Compounds Names & Formulas
3. List of Common Names of Chemical Compounds & Formulas
4. Common Chemical Formula List PDF

Common Chemical Formulas

Before jumping onto the Common Chemical Compounds names and formulas, you need to understand their meaning and what these exactly are. While a compound is a substance made up of a definite proportion of two or more elements, on the other hand, Chemical formulas provide a lot of information about chemical substances, such as how many and what atoms they are made of, as well as the way the atoms are arranged. With the help of Chemical formulas, you can check the number of atoms and elements in the compound.

Importance of Knowing Chemical Compounds Names & Formulas

We are living in a world i.e full of chemical compounds and knowing their names and formulas will help you score good marks in the General Science section. There are several chemical compounds present around us that are important to us and in our daily lives. Yes, you read it right. Some of the chemical compounds that we use in our daily lives are listed below:

Uses of Common Chemical Compound Formulas at Home

NaCl: Table Salt
H2O: Water
NaHCO3: Baking Soda or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
NaClO: Bleach
C12H22O11: Sucrose or Table Sugar

List of Common Names of Chemical Compounds & Formulas

Common Names of Chemical Compounds	Chemical Name of Compound	Common Chemical Compounds Formula	Uses of Compound
Aqua Fortis/ Spirit of Niter	Nitric Acid	HNO₃	Aqua fortis is used in the production of explosives, and fertilizers
Baking Soda	Sodium Bicarbonate or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate	NAHCO₃	Baking soda is the main ingredient which is used in baking
Blue Vitriol	Copper Sulphate	CuSO₄.xH₂O	Blue Vitriol is used in insecticides and germicides, and also as electrolytes for batteries
Bleaching Powder	Calcium Oxychloride	CaOCl₂	Bleaching powder is mainly used in textile industry for bleaching cotton and linen
Bleach/ Antiformin/ Chloride of Soda	Sodium Hypochlorite	NaOCl	Sodium Hypochlorite is used on a large scale for bleaching, surface purification, water disinfection and odour removal
Borax	Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate/ Sodium Borate	Na₂[B₄O₅(OH)₄].8H₂O	Borax is used a cleaner and it is also used as a ingredient in paint, herbicides, toothpastes, skin creams, moisturizers, etc.
Calomel	Mercurous Chloride	Hg₂Cl₂	Calomel is used a fungicide, it was previously used treat malaria and yellow fever
Carborundum	Silicon Carbide	SiC	Carborundum is mainly used as an abrasive for cutting, polishing, grinding, and as an antislip additive
Carbolic Acid/ Phenol / Hydroxybenzene Phenic Acid	Phenol	C₆H₅OH	Carbolic acid is one of the oldest antiseptic agents and used as a disinfectant in household cleaners
Caustic Potash	Potassium Hydroxide	KOH	Caustic potash is used in potassium soaps and detergents and in liquid fertilizers
Chile Saltpetre	Sodium Nitrate	NaNO₃	Chile Saltpetre is an agricultural source of nitrogen is used for making fertilizers, high-strength glasses and explosives
Caustic Soda	Sodium Hydroxide	NaOH	Caustic soda is used in the manufacture of paper and pulp, alumina, soap, detergents and petroleum products. It is also used for water treatment, metal processing, mining, etc.
Cream of Tartar	Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate/ Potassium Bitartrate	KC₄H5O₆	Cream of tartar is used in the bakery for stabilizing egg whites
Chloroform	Trichloromethane	CHCl₃	Chloroform is used a solvent for floor polishes and lacquer. It is also used in paper, board and pesticide industries
CFC-12/ Freon-12	Dichlorodifluoromethane	CCl₂F₂	CFC-12 is used as a refrigerant in air conditioners and refrigerators
Dolomite	Calcium Magnesium Carbonate	CaMg(CO₃)₂	Dolomite is used as an element for the production of glass, ceramics and bricks
Dry Ice	Solid Carbon Dioxide	CO₂	Dry Ice is actually a solid form of CO₂. It is mainly used as a cooling agent, and in theatres for dramatic effects
Epsom Salt	Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate	MgSO₄.7H₂O	Epsom salt is used to treat body aches, pain and inflammation
Galena	Lead (II) Sulphide	PbS	Galena is mined for its silver content and it is a primary ore of lead
Glauber’s Salt	Sodium Sulphate Decahydrate	Na₂SO₄.10H₂O	It is used for medicinal purposes for the removal of certain drugs overdose such as paracetamol
Glycerol	Propane-1,2,3-triol	C₃H₈O₃	Glycerol is used in food and beverages industry, it serves as a solvent, humectant and also helps in food preservation
Green Vitriol	Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate	FeSO₄.7H₂O	Green vitriol is used for treatment against moss on the lawn and to treat iron clorosis of vine, berries and fruit trees
Gypsum	Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate	CaSO₄.2H₂O	Gypsum is used a retarder in Portland cement, and filler in paper and textiles
Heavy Water	Deuterium Oxide	D₂O	D₂O is used as neutron moderator in nuclear reactors
Hematite	Iron (III) Oxide/ Ferric Oxide	Fe₂O₃	Hematite is used to preparation of heavy metal separation, radiation shielding and to produce pigments
Hypo Solution	Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate	Na₂S₂O₃.5H₂O	Hypo solution is mainly used for photographic paper processing
Laughing Gas	Dinitrogen Monoxide/ Nitrous Oxide	N₂O	Nitrous Oxide is used by dentists to make the patients comfortable during certain procedures
Quick Lime/ Burnt Lime	Calcium Oxide	CaO	Quick Lime is mainly used in the production of steel, paper and pulp production, treatment of water
Slaked Lime	Calcium Hydroxide	Ca(OH)₂	Slaked Lime is used in plasters, cements, and mortars
Limestone	Calcium Carbonate	CaCO₃	Limestone is used in building material, it is also one of the main ingredient in toothpaste
Litharge (Red) and Massicot (Yellow)	Lead (II) Oxide/ Lead Monoxide	PbO	Massicot and Litharge are used in the production of lead stabilizers, lead glass, enamels, and pottery
Methyl Ethyl Ketone/ Butanone	Butan-2-one	C₄H₈O	Butanone is the is main ingredient in paint formation
Marsh Gas	Methane	CH₄	Methane at high temperature reacts with steam to form Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen. The product is used in the production of ammonia for fertilizers and explosives
Milk of Magnesia	Magnesium Hydroxide	Mg(OH)₂	Milk of Magnesia acts as an antacid which helps at the time of indigestion, heartburn and sour stomach
Mohr’s Salt	Ammonium Iron (II) Sulphate	(NH₄)₂Fe(SO₄)₂.6H₂O	Mohr’s Salt is used to enhance the shelf life of iron and lower the level of oxidation
Muriatic Acid	Hydrochloric Acid	HCl	Muriatic Acid is used in leather processing, food additive, and in gelatin production
Oil of Vitriol	Sulphuric Acid	H₂SO₄	Sulphuric Acid is used for making fertilizer
Phosgene	Carbonyl Dichloride	COCl₂	Phosgene is used for making pesticides and plastics
Plaster of Paris	Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate	CaSO₄.1/2H₂O	Plaster of Paris is mainly used as a protective coating on ceilings and walls. It is also used for making sculptures
Potash Alum/ Potassium Alum	Potassium Aluminum Sulphate Dodecahydrate	KAl(SO₄)₂.12H₂O	Potash Alum is mainly used in the purification of water, dyeing, and leather tanning
Propan-2-ol	Isopropyl Alcohol	(CH₃)₂CHOH	Isopropyl Alcohol is mainly used to treat tremors, hypertension, chest pain, heart rhythm disorder and other circulatory conditions
Quartz	Silicon Dioxide (Silica)	SiO₂	Quartz is used in making of glass, hydraulic fracturing proppant, foundry sand, and gemstones
Quicksilver	Mercury	Hg	Mercury is mainly used in barometers, thermostats, and thermometers
Rochelle Salt	Potassium Sodium Tartrate	KNaC₄H₄O₆.4H₂O	Rochelle salt is used in the production of gelatins and pectins
Sal Ammoniac	Ammonium Chloride	NH₄Cl	Ammonium Chloride is used industries as a cleaning agent
Saltpetre	Potassium Nitrate	KNO₃	Saltpetre is commonly used as a food preservative
Slaked Lime	Calcium Hydroxide	Ca(OH)₂	Slaked Lime is used to form mortars, cements and plasters
Table Salt/ Common Salt	Sodium Chloride	NaCl	Common Salt enhances the flavour of food and also plays a key role in food preservation
TNT	Trinitrotoluene	C₆H₂(NO₂)₃CH₃	TNT is used in bombs, military shells and grenades
Vermillion/ Cinnabar	Mercuric Sulphide	HgS	It is used in colour paints and also as one of the red coloring agents used in tattoo dyes
Washing Soda	Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate	NaCO₃.10H₂O	Washing Soda is used to unclog drains and in commercial detergent mixtures to treat hard water
Wintergreen Oil	Methyl Salicylate	C₈H₈O₃	Wintergreen oil is used in the traditional medicine for bacterial infections
White Vitriol	Zince Sulphate	ZnSO₄.7H₂O	White Vitriol is used in the manufacture of rayon fabric. It is used in eye drops and also for preserving skins and wood

Common Chemical Formula List PDF

Aspirants must download the Common Chemical Compound Name and Formula PDF while covering the chemistry syllabus. This PDF includes the name of all the important chemical formulas and compound names that were asked by the officials over the years.

> Common Chemical Names and Formulas PDF

Knowing these Common Names of Chemical Compounds along with their formulas will be enough for you to sail successfully through the SSC & Railway exams.

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