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Salt isn't on the periodic table
Table salt is a compound, sodium chloride (NaCl), not an element. Its two ingredients are: sodium (element 11), a soft metal that reacts violently with water, and chlorine (element 17), a toxic gas.
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The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). Salt isn't on the periodic table. https://saltalmanac.com/did-you-know/salt-not-on-periodic-table
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