Question

How does 2 Na (s) + Cl2 (g) = NaCl (s) represent the coefficient in the chemical equation

Answer 1

Answer:

The 2 would be placed in front of the reactant Na and in front of the product NaCl

2Na + Cl2 = 2NaCl

Explanation:

This is because the ratio of elements needs to be balanced on both sides.

On the reactants side, there are 2 Na molecules and 2 Cl molecules

On the products side, there are 2 Na molecules and 2 Cl molecules

So, now the equation is balanced