1. Salt has the chemical formula NaCl because it is made up of atoms of Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (CI). Which statement most accurately describes this compound in relation to the elements it is made of?
A. When sodium and chlorine chemically combine they create a substance with completely different
properties
B. Salt has similar properties to the sodium and chlorine it is made of
C. Once salt is formed the sodium and chlorine atoms no longer exist, only salt atoms
D. Salt can easily be separated back into sodium and chlorine atoms through physical means