Chapter 8, Problem 7SAQ

Sodium and chlorine react to form sodium chloride.

$\text{2Na}\left(s\right)+{\text{CL}}_2\left(g\right)\to 2\text{NaCl}\left(s\right)$

What is the theoretical yield of sodium chloride for the reaction of 55.g Na with 67.2g Cl₂ ?

a. $1.40\times {10}^2\text{gNaCl}$

b. 111 g Na Cl

c. 55.4 g Na Cl

d. 222 g Na Cl