Science glossary film: Salt

In chemistry, an ionic compound containing positive metal ions and negative nonmetal ions. The term is commonly used to refer to table salt, sodium chloride. All salts tend to be hard, brittle solids with high melting points, that are soluble in water.

The term is commonly used to refer to table salt, sodium chloride. All salts tend to be hard, brittle solids with high melting points, that are soluble in water.