because it is a ionic compound.
Dissolving sodium chloride in water, chlorine become a cation: NaCl---------Na+ + Cl-
Dissolving salt in water is an example of a physical change. Although the ions of sodium and chlorine separate when the salt dissolves, no chemical reaction takes place.
Salt is sodium chloride. ... When the sodium chloride dissolves in water, the sodium atoms and chlorine atoms separate under the influence of the water molecules. They're free to move around in the water as positively and negatively charged ions. This separation of charge allows the solution to conduct electricity.
No. When salt (Sodium Chloride) dissolves in water, the sodium loses an ELECTRON, and the chlorine gains an electron. But only nuclear reactions can affect the number of protons.
A compound, by definition is made up of more than one element. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is vastly different from both elemental sodium (which is a metal which dissolves when exposed to water) and chlorine (which is a gas that can kill you if you inhale enough of it). When you react both Sodium and Chlorine however.
Chlorine is an element, gaseous at ST&P. It dissolves in water, producing a hydrochloric acid solution.Chlorine bleach is a solution of 8.25% of the compound sodium hypochlorite dissolved in water.
Salt is the solute. Water is the solvent. The mixture is a solution. Or, you can say that salt is dissociated in water because the sodium ions and the chlorine ions have moved apart as the salt dissolves. Or, you can say it is aqueous. Solutes dissolved in water are described as aqueous.
When sodium chloride dissolves in water, it dissolves to form the chloride and sodium ions, therefore forming a conducting solution.
Sodium sulfate dissolves when mixed with water.
A sodium iodide solution in water is obtained.
Sodium bicarbonate dissolves in water, that is all that will happen.
Sodium is a highly reactive metal that can explode if placed in water. Chlorine is a highly poisonous gas that has been used to kill soldiers in chemical warfare. When combined however, they create sodium chloride - common table salt. Salt is edible and dissolves easily and safely in water.