Question

the elements sodium and chlorine react to form the chemical compound sodium chloride. how would you predict the properties of sodium chloride compare with those of its constituent elements?
a. very different
b. similar in most ways, but not identical
c. identical in all ways
d. an average or mixture of the two elements

Explanation:

When elements combine to form a compound, a chemical reaction occurs, resulting in a substance with new and distinct properties. Sodium is a soft, highly - reactive metal, and chlorine is a toxic, reactive gas. Sodium chloride (table salt) is a stable, crystalline solid with very different physical and chemical properties compared to sodium and chlorine.

Answer:

A. very different