From Explosive Elements to Edible Salt ⚡ Na + Cl → NaCl #chemistry #science

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This demo shows sodium metal reacting with chlorine gas to form sodium chloride. Sodium is a dangerously reactive alkali metal, and chlorine is a toxic halogen gas. Yet when combined, they produce ordinary table salt — a stable, edible compound used in food, de‑icing roads, and chemical manufacturing.

Safety note: Sodium and chlorine are extremely hazardous; this experiment should only be performed in a controlled laboratory with proper PPE and ventilation.

Attribution: Clip source: NileRed — original upload Making Table Salt using Sodium Metal and Chlorine Gas (2015) (Archive.org mirror of YouTube). Transformed under fair use: narration, music, trim (~30s), reframed visuals, educational subtitles.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_chloride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji_25I_q4LQ