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Solid sodium chloride is formed by the reaction of chlorine gas and solid sodium . write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.

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There are no states in the picture, but Na should have a "(s)" after it, and Cl2 should have a "(g)" after it. NaCl should have an "(s)". Chlorine is a diatomic element so it has a "2" subscript on it.

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Solid sodium chloride is formed by the reaction of chlorine gas and solid sodium . write-example-1
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