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This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Na0-2 e-→2 NaI(oxidation)
2 Cl0 +2 e-→2 Cl-I(reduction)
Na is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Na
- Names: Sodium
, Na, Element 11, Natrium
- Appearance: Silvery solid in various forms
- Names: Sodium
- Cl2
- Names: Chlorine
, Molecular chlorine
- Appearance: Greenish-yellow compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour
; Greenish-yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- Names: Chlorine
Products:
- NaCl – Sodium chloride
- Other
names: {{unbulleted list , Salt, Table salt
- Appearance: Colorless cubic crystals
- Other
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What type of reaction is 2Na Cl2?
The reaction 2Na + Cl2 = 2NaCl is an example of Combination reaction. Decomposition reaction will occur when one reactant breaks down into two or more products, e.g. AB => A + B.
How do you know if a reaction is redox?
When a change in oxidation number occurs in a reaction, with both an increase in number and a decrease in number, then the reaction is classified as redox. If this does not occur, then the reaction is non-redox.
Is sodium and chlorine a redox reaction?
An example of redox is when the metal sodium, reacts with the green gas chlorine and then the white solid sodium chloride is made. The sodium has been oxidised and the chlorine has been reduced. Sodium metal is made of sodium atoms.
What type of reaction is represented by the following equation 2Na Cl2 2NaCl?
For example: 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl is a synthesis reaction, as it sees two reactants, Na and Cl2, become one product - NaCl.