Question

Common salt is a type of __________.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Salt (NaCl), sodium chloride, mineral substance of great importance to human and animal health, as well as to industry.
• The mineral form halite, or rock salt, is sometimes called common salt to distinguish it from a class of chemical compounds called salts.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Answer. Answer: Salt is a mineral composed 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 essential for life in general, and saltiness is one of the basic human tastes.