Sodium chlorate, an ingredient in many common herbicides, has sodium, chlorine and oxygen atoms in the ratio 1: 1: 3, respectively. What is the formula unit for sodium chlorate?

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The formula unit for sodium chlorate can be determined by combining the symbols for the atoms in the ratio given. The symbol for sodium is Na, for chlorine it is Cl, and for oxygen it is O. Therefore, the formula unit for sodium chlorate is NaClO3. Option A and B are incorrect because they do not have the correct symbols for the elements in sodium chlorate, while option D is incorrect because there is a valid choice.

Sodium Chlorate, an Ingredient in Many Common Herbicides, Has Sodium