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

Answer 1

In the synthesis reaction between sodium (Na) and chlorine gas (Cl₂) to produce sodium chloride (NaCl), the balanced equation is:

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

From this equation, we can see that 2 atoms of sodium combine with 1 molecule of chlorine gas to produce 2 molecules of sodium chloride (NaCl).

So, for every reaction involving 2 sodium atoms and 1 chlorine molecule, 2 molecules of sodium chloride are produced.