Is table salt a mixture or compound?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether table salt should be classified as a mixture or a compound, which involves understanding its chemical composition and properties.
Answer
Table salt is a compound.
The final answer is that table salt is a compound.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that table salt is a compound.
More Information
Table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) is a compound because it consists of sodium and chlorine atoms chemically bonded in a fixed ratio, forming a substance that cannot be easily separated by physical means.
Sources
- Is common salt a mixture or a compound and why? - byjus.com
- Is salt an element or a compound? - enthu.com
- Is table salt a homogeneous mixture? True/False - CK-12 - ck12.org
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