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Is sodium chloride a mixture, element, or compound

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A pure substance consists of a single element or compound. Iron is formed only of iron (Fe) atoms; table salt is formed only of sodium chloride (NaCl) molecules. Amixture, however, is made up of different compounds and/or elements.
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