2Na (s) + Cl ₂ (g) → 2NaCl (s)

Question

Identify the reaction type of the reaction above.
(1 point)
single replacement
double replacement
decomposition
synthesis

Answer 1

The reaction \( 2Na (s) + Cl_2 (g) → 2NaCl (s) \) is a synthesis reaction. In this type of reaction, two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Here, sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl₂) combine to form sodium chloride (NaCl).