In the reaction of sodium metal with chlorine gas which of the following processes releases energy? A)Cl₂(g)→ 2 Cl(g) B)Cl(g)+ e^- → Cl^-(g) C)Na(s)→ Na(g) D)Na(g)→ Na⁺(g)+ e^-

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The process of a chlorine atom (Cl) gaining an electron to become a chloride ion (Cl^-) is exothermic, meaning it releases energy. This is because energy is released when an electron is added to an atom to form a more stable ion.

In the Reaction of Sodium Metal with Chlorine Gas Which