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Because the most simple unit (empiric formula) of sodium chloride has this chemical formula established by chemical analysis.

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NaCl is considered a formula unit because it represents the smallest whole number ratio of ions in a crystal lattice of sodium chloride. The formula unit represents the simplest unit of a compound that still retains its chemical properties.

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NaBr is a formula unit because it is an ionic compound.

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I personally would count them... one, two. But I realize that may be too advanced for some people.

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