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  • Table Salt (NaCl): Physical Properties, Appearance & Characteristics
    Here are some physical properties of table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl):

    Appearance:

    * Color: White, but can have a slight yellowish or gray tint due to impurities.

    * Form: Crystalline solid, usually in the form of small cubes.

    * Texture: Fine, granular, and free-flowing.

    Other Physical Properties:

    * Melting point: 801 °C (1474 °F)

    * Boiling point: 1465 °C (2669 °F)

    * Density: 2.16 g/cm³

    * Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a clear, colorless solution.

    * Hardness: 2.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (relatively soft)

    * Brittleness: Brittle, easily crushed or broken.

    * Odor: Odorless

    * Taste: Salty, obviously!

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about any specific physical property!

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