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Question
Write the constituent elements and their symbols for the following compounds.
- Carbon monoxide
- Washing soda
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Solution
| Compound | Symbols | Constituent elements |
| Carbon monoxide | (CO) | Carbon and oxygen |
| Washing soda | (Na2CO3) | Sodium, carbon, and oxygen |
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