Question
2 NaCl (s) → 2Na (s) + Cl ₂ (g)
Identify the type of reaction for the above reaction.
(1 point)
decomposition
combustion
single replacement
synthesis
Identify the type of reaction for the above reaction.
(1 point)
decomposition
combustion
single replacement
synthesis
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The reaction \( 2 \text{NaCl} (s) \rightarrow 2 \text{Na} (s) + \text{Cl}_2 (g) \) is a **decomposition** reaction. In this type of reaction, a single compound (in this case, sodium chloride) breaks down into two or more simpler substances (sodium and chlorine gas).