Mini-Quiz: Salts

1. Why doesn't the equation Na + Cl → NaCl hold true?

   Like oxygen and hydrogen, chlorine is always a molecule (Cl2) in natureThat is correct. You are like a Champion in Chemistry . NaCl can only be made by combining an acid and a baseSorry, not correct. Try another button. Sodium is too explosive to handleGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. How can you make salt crystals?

   Add a gas and a powderSorry, not correct. Try another button. Combine an acid and base in a water solutionOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Evaporate the water from a salty solutionCorrect. You are improving.

3. Why can you find more salts than acids in nature?

   Salts are more chemically stableThat is correct. You are like a Champion in Chemistry . Acids are usually kept in Chemistry labsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Because there is so much water in the oceansOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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