Question

Correct?
Which of the following is a product formed when NaCl decomposes? (My answer: D)


Na2

Cl

NaC

Cl2

Answer 1

Your answer is correct.

2NaCl(s) ---T--> 2Na(s) + Cl2(g)

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Answer 2

Answer is: Cl2.

Balanced chemical reaction of sodium chloride decomposition:

2NaCl → 2Na + Cl₂.

Decomposition is reaction where one substance is broken down into two or more simpler substances.

From one chemical compound (in this example sodium chloride) two new substances (sodium and chlorine) are produced.