Formation of Sodium Chloride

2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl

Visão geral

Sodium metal reacts vigorously with chlorine gas to form sodium chloride, common table salt. This is a classic example of an ionic compound formation where a metal transfers electrons to a nonmetal. The reaction is highly exothermic, producing a bright yellow flame.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Chlorine Cl	1	(g)
Reagente	Sodium Na	2	(s)
Produto	Sodium Chloride NaCl	2	(s)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Table salt used in cooking is produced commercially through mining or evaporation of seawater, though the direct synthesis from elements demonstrates ionic bond formation.

Importância industrial

A produção de cloreto de sódio é uma industria global massiva que suporta a conservação de alimentos, o tratamento de água, a química do cloro-álcalis e a desgelação de estradas. O NaCl é um dos compostos iónicos mais fundamentais.

Propriedades

Tipo: Synthesis
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -411,2 kJ/mol

Reações relacionadas

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Sodium Chloride?

The balanced equation is: 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl.

What type of reaction is Formation of Sodium Chloride?

Formation of Sodium Chloride is a synthesis reaction.

Is Formation of Sodium Chloride exothermic or endothermic?

Formation of Sodium Chloride is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -411.2 kJ/mol.