Salt
What is Salt?
Salt is a mineral consisting primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
Salt is a inorganic composite which has functions that are important for our lives
Salt is a mineral consisting primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
Salt is a inorganic composite which has functions that are important for our lives
- It is the main source of sodium and chloride ions in the human diet.
- Sodium is essential for nerve and muscle function
- Salts are involved in the regulation of fluids in the body
- They are used in seasoning and giving taste to foods
