Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is a compound with the chemical formula NaCl. It is composed of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions in a 1:1 ratio. Sodium chloride is one of the most commonly used and important chemical compounds, with a wide range of uses in industry, medicine, and everyday life.
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.