Question

what is the chemical name of common salt

Answer 1

Chemical name of common salt is Sodium Chloride. It's chemical formula is NaCl.

Answer 2

The chemical name of common salt is Sodium Chloride.

The chemical formula of Sodium chloride is NaCl. Both the Sodium and chlorine are present in the ratio of 1:1 in the salt. Sodium helps in regulating the amount of water in the body. Sodium Chloride is used in the treatment of loss of sodium caused by dehydration, excessive sweating, etc.