Na₂SO₄

Definition

Sodium sulfate is a chemical compound composed of sodium ions (Na⁺) and sulfate ions (SO₄²⁻). It is a soluble salt that dissociates completely in water to release sodium and sulfate ions.

Related terms

Soluble: A substance that can dissolve in a given solvent.

Dissociation:

The process by which an ionic compound breaks apart into its constituent ions when dissolved in a solvent.

Sodium ion: A positively charged ion formed when an atom of sodium loses one electron.