Question

sodium and chlorine combine to form table salt, also called sodium chloride. sodium chloride is a/an

a) element.
b) mixture.
c) atom.
d) compound.

Explanation:

Analyze the chemical process

Sodium and chlorine, which are two distinct elements, chemically combine to form a new substance, sodium chloride.

Define the resulting substance

A substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio is defined as a compound.

Answer:

• A) element.
• B) mixture.
• C) atom.
• D) compound. (Correct answer)