Sodium Fluoride Can Be Produced from the Reaction Between Sodium

question 73

Multiple Choice

Sodium fluoride can be produced from the reaction between sodium metal and fluorine gas. Which of the following represents the balanced chemical equation for this reaction?

• A)2 Na(s)+ F₂(g)→ 2 NaF(s)
• B)Na⁺(s)+ F^-(g)→ NaF(s)
• C)Na(s)+ F₂(g)→ NaF₂(s)
• D)2 Na(s)+ F₂(g)→ Na₂F₂(s)

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