In the chemical reaction below, sodium metal and chlorine gas combine to form sodium chloride.
sodium metal + chlorine gas → sodium chloride (table salt)
If the combined mass of the reactants is 50 grams, then the mass of sodium chloride formed once the reaction has reached completion
A.
will be less than 50 grams.
B.
will be between 50 and 100 grams.
C.
will be exactly 50 grams.
