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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl and would be
A
a compound
B
a molecule
C
a polyatomic ion
D
a diatomic molecule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium chloride is one of the most well-known and widely used chemicals, also known as table salt. The chemical formula of sodium chloride is $ NaCl $ and its molar mass is $ 58.44 g/mol $ . It is an ionic compound consisting of a sodium cation $ (Na^ + ) $ and a chloride anion $ (Cl^-) $ .

Detailed explanation-2: -Something like table salt (NaCl) is a compound because it is made from more than one kind of element (sodium and chlorine), but it is not a molecule because the bond that holds NaCl together is an ionic bond. If you like, you can say that sodium chloride is an ionic compound.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium chloride (NaCl), also known as salt, is an essential compound our body uses to: absorb and transport nutrients. maintain blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sodium chloride or table salt is a mineral substance belonging to the larger class of compounds called ionic salts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sodium Chloride is a chemical compound that has a chemical formula .

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