A compound is two or more chemically combined elements. Fore example NaCl, CO2, H2O
Answer: In the chemical formula for water, the subscript for hydrogen is 2. Notice that the 2 is smaller and written slightly below the H and O. It is called a subscript because it is written ("script") "below" ("sub") the preceding letter.
Explanation:
Answer:
it holds reactant molecules in a good position for then to react
Answer:
The covalent bond in Cl₂ is break and combine with sodium to form NaCl through ionic bond.
Explanation:
Chemical equation:
Na + Cl₂ → NaCl
Balanced chemical equation:
2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl
The given reaction indicate the formation of sodium chloride.
Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. It is formed by the reaction of chlorine and sodium. The type of bond in Cl₂ is covalent. Both chlorine atoms are tightly held together through sharing of electrons. When sodium chloride is formed the covalent between the chlorine atoms are break and it react with sodium . The chlorine toms thus gain the one electron from the sodium atom and became negative ion while sodium by losing its one valance electrons became positive ions. The strong electrostatic forces are develop between them and ionic bond is formed.
