Question

Why is common salt considered a compound?

Answer 1

1. A compound is the combination of atoms of different elements.
2. Common salt is the general name for sodium chloride (NaCl).
3. We see that common salt is made up of one atom of sodium (Na) and one atom of chlorine (Cl).
4. Sodium and chlorine are two different elements.
5. That is why common salt is considered a compound.