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Sodium and chloride

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six chloride ions; each surrounded by six sodium ions

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They would trade it for gold

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Used to melt ice, in IVs, and to preserve meats. To me, the use of salts in IVs is the most important as it deals with human health.

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Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, kidney failure and heart disease.

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60.663% elemental chlorine (Cl) and 39.337% sodium (Na)

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each sodium ion is surrounded by six chloride ions and each chloride ion is surrounded by six sodium ions

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merchants routinely traded salt ounce for ounce of gold

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Melt ice, IV balance, and used to condition water

IV to balance fluids is a very important use!

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kidney failure and cardiovascular diseases

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