Asked by Allison Brown on Jun 04, 2024
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Common table salt, sodium chloride, is an example of what?
A) A mixture
B) An element
C) A homogeneous mixture
D) A compound
Sodium Chloride
A white crystalline substance commonly known as salt, comprised of sodium and chloride ions.
Compound
A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
- Distinguish among mixtures, compounds, elements, along with their unique characteristics and the processes of their formation.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sodium chloride (table salt) is a compound because it is made of two or more elements (sodium and chlorine) chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among mixtures, compounds, elements, along with their unique characteristics and the processes of their formation.