The term ELEMENT IN TABLE SALT can be solved by the crossword solution SODIUM, which is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. SODIUM is an alkali metal and is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. It is a member of the periodic table and is an essential element for life in general. It is the sixth most abundant element in the Earth's crust and can be found in many minerals, such as halite (rock salt). SODIUM is also a major component of table salt, which is composed of 40% SODIUM and 60% chloride.