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In a synthesis reaction, how does 2Na + Cl2 = 2NaCl. Why isn't the answer 2NaCl2?
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Na has a charge of +1 hence the ratio of reaction with a chloride ion which also has a charge of -1 hence there is no need to put a 2 as a subscript. Essentially it is Na1Cl1
plus the equation is not balanced in your case.
if it's 2NaCl2 equation would not be balanced.
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