Question

2Na + Cl ₂ → 2NaCl
Refer to the above reaction. How many atoms of Cl are on the reactants side of the reaction?
(1 point)
2
1
none
3

Answer 1

In the reaction \( 2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl \), there are 2 chlorine (Cl) atoms present on the reactants side. This is because \( Cl_2 \) indicates that there are two chlorine atoms bonded together.

So, the answer is **2**.