Question

sodium and chlorine react to form an ionic compound. what is the correct name of the compound formed? sodium chlorate sodium chlorite sodium chloride sodium chlorine

Explanation:

Sodium (Na) reacts with chlorine (Cl) to form an ionic compound. Sodium loses one electron to become \(Na^+\) and chlorine gains one electron to become \(Cl^-\). The compound formed is \(NaCl\), which is named sodium chloride. Sodium chlorate (\(NaClO_3\)) contains the chlorate ion (\(ClO_3^-\)), sodium chlorite (\(NaClO_2\)) contains the chlorite ion (\(ClO_2^-\)), and "sodium chlorine" is an incorrect name as it does not follow chemical naming conventions for ionic compounds.

Answer:

sodium chloride