In a synthesis reaction, two atoms of sodium (Na) combine with one molecule of chlorine gas (Cl2) to produce sodium chloride (NaCl). How many molecules of sodium chloride are produced?(1 point)

Answer 1

In the synthesis reaction where two atoms of sodium (Na) combine with one molecule of chlorine gas (Cl2), the balanced equation is:

\[ 2 \text{Na} + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow 2 \text{NaCl} \]

From the balanced equation, it is clear that 2 atoms of sodium react with 1 molecule of chlorine gas to produce 2 molecules of sodium chloride.

Therefore, 2 molecules of sodium chloride (NaCl) are produced in this reaction.