Table salt - sodium chloride, one of the most common substances occurring in nature - is best classified as which of the following?

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To determine the classification of table salt (sodium chloride), we can consider its chemical composition and properties. Table salt is an inorganic compound that consists of sodium cations (Na+) and chloride anions (Cl-). It is formed when sodium metal reacts with chlorine gas.

Based on its composition, table salt is best classified as a chemical compound or specifically an ionic compound. Ionic compounds are composed of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) held together by electrostatic forces. In the case of sodium chloride, sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-) are attracted to each other by these electrostatic forces.

Table salt is also considered a mineral since it occurs naturally and is extracted from salt mines or seawater. It is abundant in nature and has various applications, such as seasoning in food, preserving food, and industrial uses.

So, to summarize, table salt (sodium chloride) is best classified as an ionic compound and a mineral.