2006-09-16 17:12:54 · 8 answers · asked by ASH 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
can salt be separated from what?
2006-09-16 17:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NaCl can be separated from each component of the ionic molecule by a double replacement reaction taking place. You can also extract the Cl ion by getting the Na to bond with F, which is more reactive than the Cl and will cause it to break bond.
2006-09-17 00:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by Danny D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is performed in an special electrolytic cell. The NaCl is melted, an electric current is passed through, it separates into gaseous Chlorine and molten Sodium metal. Not something that can be done at home.
2006-09-17 00:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ionic bond between sodium and chlorine in table salt is pretty strong. In addition, pure sodium is very reactive. The best way for you to get sodium is through your chemistry instructor. They can help you to make sure that appropriate safeguards are in-place before working with this highly reactive metal.
2006-09-17 00:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by lanes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Na and Cl combine to form a strong ionic compound. Heat is naturally given off in this reaction. In order to break these bonds, that same amount of heat released in the initial bonding must be added to the salt. The amount of heat is specific to the amount of compound that you are trying to return to its individual elements, but because of the nature of this strong ionic bond we can safely assume the temprature of any source used to isolate these individual Na+ and Cl- atoms must be very high (perhaps >500c)
2006-09-17 00:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by u_maine_black_bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to separate Na from Cl you must melt the salt first (approximately 800C) and then electrolyze it. Sodium will gather in Cathode(negative electrode) and Chlorine gas will be released in anode(positive electrode) you must use neutral electrodes so that they won't react with Na or Cl.
2006-09-17 01:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by CH4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because NaCl is a compound and it can be seperated into Na-sodium and Cl-chlorine
2006-09-17 00:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by Simply Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, chlorine is extracted from salt to make bleach (sodium hypochlorite). Mercury is used to seperate the chlorine from the sodium.
2006-09-17 00:16:47 · answer #8 · answered by Michael D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋