Question
What type of reaction is shown below? 2NaCl → 2Na + Cl2 (1 point) Responses single replacement single replacement combination combination combustion combustion decomposition
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The reaction shown is:
\[ 2 \text{NaCl} \rightarrow 2 \text{Na} + \text{Cl}_2 \]
This is a **decomposition reaction** because a single compound (sodium chloride, NaCl) is breaking down into two simpler substances (sodium, Na, and chlorine gas, Clâ‚‚).
So, the correct answer is **decomposition**.
\[ 2 \text{NaCl} \rightarrow 2 \text{Na} + \text{Cl}_2 \]
This is a **decomposition reaction** because a single compound (sodium chloride, NaCl) is breaking down into two simpler substances (sodium, Na, and chlorine gas, Clâ‚‚).
So, the correct answer is **decomposition**.