The lab report contains the theory, process, data and calculation of the experiment. The theory and process are remains fixed for a particular experiment. Thus there is no chance to get error from these two part. The calculation depends upon the reading or data of the experiment. The calculation is also unique and based on the data. Thus the error come from the data of the experiment. As for example for a titration experiment the data recorded in the process from the burret is the source of error, on which the calculation depends.
Yes that is definitely true
Mass = 124 g
volume = 17 cm³
density = mass / volume
Therefore:
D = 124 / 17
D = 7.294 g/cm³
Atoms 'like' to have 8 valence electrones. sodium has one electron 'in excess' and chlorine 'lacks' in one. so they just exchange :) both are happy. then the ionic bond is formed because chlorine is now charged negative (additional electron) and sodium is charged positive (gave up one electrone) - the opposite charges cause electrostatic pull. many atoms, many bonds and thats how salt is built.
I believe it is a compound, seeing as compounds are basically different types of elements, only combined into one single compound. Please tell me if i'm wrong?