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How is sodium extracted from sodium chloride?

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What is the ratio of sodium to chloride in sodium chloride?
The atomic ratio between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride is 1:1, as indicated by its formula NaCl. If the mass ratio is wanted, it is that of the atomic weights of the two elements.
What is the ratio of sodium and chloride in sodium chloride?
65% sodium and 35% hydrochloric acid
Is elemental sodium sodium chloride?
No, they are not the same thing. Elemental sodium (Na) is a bad smelling yellow solid that violently burns up when water touches it. Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is the scientific name for table salt - the...
Are sodium and sodium chloride the same?
No. Sodium is Na, Sodium Chloride is NaCl = common salt. Sodium is an alkali metal, naturally it is only found in a combined form.
Is sodium chloride the same as sodium?
Sodium Chloride is a mixture of two elements. Sodium and Chlorine. They have been chemically bonded together. Sodium is a pure element. So to answer your question. No they are not.