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Is table salt (pure) an element compound or mixture ​

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It is a compound because it is made of sodium and chlorine
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Answer:

Compound

Step-by-step explanation:

Pure table salt consists of the elements sodium and chlorine bonded together in a fixed ratio. Thus, it is a compound.

The composition of a mixture can vary.

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