Question

In a solution of brine (salt water), what is the salt?

Answer 1

The salt is sodium chloride.

Explanation:

If you say `"the briny....."` to a Pom, he (or she) will immediately think of the `"the briny ocean"` or `"the briny sea"`.

When we talk of `"saturated brine"` in the lab, we mean saturated sodium chloride in water. What does `"saturated"` mean?