Question

How does sodium chloride differ from sodium and chlorine?

Answer 1

Hint: The sodium atom and the chlorine atom are the chemical element which by transferring their valence electrons forms sodium chloride. The sodium chloride is an ionic compound which is generally known as table salt.

Complete step by step answer:
The sodium chloride is an ionic compound formed by the sodium ion and chlorine anion. The sodium ion is generated from the sodium metal by losing one valence electron from its outermost electronic configuration and the chlorine atom gains one electron to form chlorine ion.
The ionic compounds are classified as those compounds which are formed by the cation and the anions where the two ions are linked by the ionic bond. The ionic bonds are defined as the bonds which are formed by the transfer of electrons between the two atoms.
The property of the ionic compound differs from the property of the individual atom or the ions. The sodium atom is a silvery white which vigorously burns in air and is explosive on coming in contact with water whereas the chlorine is a yellow-green gas which corrodes the metal and is poisonous. The sodium chloride is the ionic compound with white crystalline nature and is commonly used as table salt and used in every-day life for consumption or various day to day activities.

Sodium chloride	Sodium	Chloride
Sodium chloride is an ionic compound.	Sodium is a metal element	Chloride is non-metal
Sodium chloride is soluble in water	Sodium is explosive when reacted with water	Chlorine is soluble in water
Sodium chloride is known as table salt and is consumed.	Sodium metal is soft and harmful	Chlorine is poisonous
Boiling point is 1465 degree celsius	Boiling point is 882.940 degree Celsius.	Boiling point is -34.04 degree Celsius.
Melting point is high 800.7 degree celsius	Melting point is 97.794 degree celsius	Melting point is -101.5 degree Celsius.

This is how the sodium chloride differs in the property from the sodium atom and the chlorine atom.

Note: Sodium is a very soft metal, as it reacts with the air and water it is preserved and stored in mineral oil to prevent it from reacting. While using sodium metal it should be handled carefully.