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common table salt
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The chemical formula NaCl represents Sodium Chloride (common table salt), an ionic compound formed by sodium and chlorine ions.
The chemical formula NaCl represents Sodium Chloride, commonly known as table salt.
It is an ionic compound composed of sodium cations (Na⁺) and chloride anions (Cl⁻) held together by strong electrostatic forces in a crystal lattice.
Sodium chloride is essential for life, used for food seasoning and preservation, and has major industrial applications in the production of chemicals, de-icing roads, and water treatment.
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