Table salt (NaCl)

Definition

Table salt, also known as sodium chloride (NaCl), is a common compound made up of equal parts sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-) held together by ionic bonds.

Related terms

Ionic bond: An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed when two ions with opposite charges attract each other.

Electrolyte: An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water or molten state due to the presence of ions.

Crystal lattice: A crystal lattice refers to the regular arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a crystalline solid.