There are 18 Elements in the fifth period.
D. Synthesis cause A + B --> AB
Equation: 2Na + Cl2 --> 2NaCl
Examples include carbonated water (i.e. soda water); honey; sugar syrup (used in confectionery); supersaturated drug delivery systems. "SDDS"; and sodium acetate solutions prepared from 160 g NaOAc and 30 mL water.