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This is a difficult question because sea salt, sodium chloride, is an ionic solid and dissolves as an ionic solution. That is, in solution, the sodium ions are not attached to the chloride ions, but are floating around separately in the water, and as a solid, the crystal contains lots equal parts sodium and chloride in a regular array, but you can't say "this sodium atom is attached to that particular chlorine atom." The most you can say is that the crystal repeats every 564.02 pm (pico meters) or about 0.00000056 millimeters which is 0.000000022 inches. I find it really hard to imagine such small dimensions.
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What is the particle shape of salt?
Table salt, or sodium chloride is a molecular compound with the chemical formula of NaCl. The smallest unit of salt wholly maintaining its properties is a single molecule.
Is sea salt different from table salt?
It can be NOTE salt comes from the ground or sea.
What is the difference between Mediterranean sea salt and Celtic sea salt?
Mediterranean sea salt is harvested from the Mediterranean Sea, while Celtic sea salt is harvested from the coastal regions of France. Celtic sea salt is often considered to have a higher mineral content due to its harvesting process, which involves hand raking sea salt from clay-lined salt ponds. Mediterranean sea salt has a milder flavor compared to Celtic sea salt, which is known for its unique briny taste.
Is coarse salt sea salt?
Not necessarily. Coarse salt is a type of salt that has larger crystals, while sea salt is a broad category of salt that is produced by evaporating seawater. Sea salt can come in various textures, including fine or coarse.
How do you make your own sea salt with regular salt?
Pure table salt obtained from rock salt or sea water are similar - sodium chloride, NaCl. It is not necessary to prepare a homemade sea salt (excepting the situations when other salt doesn't exist).
