Is sodium and chlorine a compound?

Answer 1

Sodium is an element. Chloride is an element.

Sodium and chlorine combine to form the compound sodium chloride which is commonly known as the table salt.

Answer 2

Yes, sodium and chlorine combine to form the compound sodium chloride, which is commonly known as table salt. Sodium and chlorine are elements themselves, but when they chemically bond, they create a compound with distinct chemical properties.