Question

All of the following are physical proporties of chlorine EXCEPT it ___

A) has a density of 3.111 grams per liter
B is yellowish in color
C) exists in the form of a gas
D)reacts with sodium to form chloride

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D

Reacts with sodium to form chloride

Explanation:

First, reaction between chlorine and sodium is a chemical reaction and not physical properties. Secondly, when chlorine reacts with sodium, it forms sodium chloride, NaCl NOT chloride as depicted by the statement. Otherwise, chlorine exists in the form of gas and is yellowish in color. Moreover, it's density is approximately 3.11 grams per liter. Therefore, the right answer is option D