Asked by Abenathi Cwathi on May 24, 2024
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What type of reaction is the following: 2 Na + Cl2 → 2 NaCl?
A) An oxidation-reduction reaction
B) A decomposition reaction
C) A combustion
D) A precipitation reaction
Sodium Chloride
A compound commonly known as table salt, consisting of sodium and chloride ions.
Na
Na is the chemical symbol for Sodium, a highly reactive, silver-colored metal belonging to the alkali metal series, with atomic number 11.
- Identify the array of chemical reactions including those characterized as oxidation-reduction, neutralization, precipitation, and combustion.
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Isabella MorlesMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction, where sodium (Na) is oxidized (loses electrons) and chlorine (Cl) is reduced (gains electrons) to form sodium chloride (NaCl).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the array of chemical reactions including those characterized as oxidation-reduction, neutralization, precipitation, and combustion.