Question

take a look 3. draw conclusions table salt is a compound made of sodium and chlorine. could you separate the sodium from the chlorine by crushing the salt crystals? explain.

Explanation:

Salt (sodium - chloride) is a compound formed by chemical bonds between sodium and chlorine. Crushing salt crystals is a physical change that only affects the size and shape of the salt particles, not the chemical bonds within the compound. Chemical methods like electrolysis are needed to separate the elements in a compound.

Answer:

No, you cannot separate sodium from chlorine by crushing salt crystals because crushing is a physical change and does not break the chemical bonds in the sodium - chloride compound.