Question

What reaction occurs between sodium and chlorine to produce sodium chloride and what is the balanced chemical equation for this synthesis reaction?

Answer 1

The reaction between sodium and chlorine to produce sodium chloride is a synthesis reaction. In this reaction, sodium  Na  reacts with chlorine  Cl2  to form sodium chloride  NaCl . The balanced chemical equation for this synthesis reaction is:2 Na + Cl2  2 NaCl