Molecules and chemical reaction

Sodium        +      Chlorine                –>                      Sodium chloride

reactant + reactant –> product

Many compounds are formed from just two elements. Table salt is an example. Sodium is a soft grey metal. Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas. Both of these elements are dangerous. When sodium burns in chlorine a compound is made that is safe to eat – table salt. The chemical name for common salt is Sodium chloride.