Is NaOH7 a Possible Formula for Sodium Hydroxide?

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The discussion centers around the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide, which is correctly identified as NaOH. Participants clarify that NaOH is commonly known as drain cleaner. There is a mention of the high energy required to ionize a second electron from a sodium atom, indicating that while it is theoretically possible under extreme conditions, it is not feasible in normal circumstances. Alkali metals, like sodium, typically form +1 ions and readily bond with -1 ions such as hydroxyl (OH-).
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this is a little thing i just was bouncing around my head and came up with the formula and was just wondering if it would work in anyway.

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No such compound. Sodium hydroxide is NaOH.

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ah, my bad, hehe, drain cleaner:D
 
yeah, the energy required to ionize a second electron off of a Sodium atom would be really high. while theoretically possible in certain extreme conditions, it will not happen under any normal circumstances. Typically Alkali metals form +1 ions and will therefore bond easily with -1 ions (like the Hydroxyl, OH-)

The chemical formula for sodium hydroxide is NaOH.
 
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