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  • Sodium Iodide (NaI): Understanding the Chemical Formula
    The formula "Nai" is incorrect and does not represent a known chemical compound.

    Here's why:

    * Sodium (Na) is a metal that forms a +1 cation (Na+).

    * Iodine (I) is a non-metal that forms a -1 anion (I-).

    To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. Therefore, the correct formula for the compound formed between sodium and iodine is NaI (sodium iodide).

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