Tables Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the appearance of Sodium (Na)?
Shiny, soft metal
What is the appearance of Chlorine (Cl₂)?
Greenish-yellow poisonous gas
What is the appearance of Sodium chloride (NaCl)?
White, crystalline solid (salt)
How reactive is Sodium (Na)?
Extremely reactive (explodes in water)
How reactive is Chlorine (Cl₂)?
Very reactive and toxic
How reactive is Sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Very stable, safe to eat
What is the toxicity of Sodium (Na)?
Dangerous on its own
What is the toxicity of Chlorine (Cl₂)?
Poisonous
What is the toxicity of Sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Essential for life (in small amounts)
What is the state of Sodium (Na) at room temperature?
Solid (metal)
What is the state of Chlorine (Cl₂) at room temperature?
Gas
What is the state of Sodium chloride (NaCl) at room temperature?
Solid (crystals)
