4) Properties of Several Elements and Compounds
Name
Properties
Sodium chloride NaCl solid crystal structure; white; dissolves in water
Water H20 Liquid; colorless; odorless
Oxygen 02 gas; very reactive; explosive near open flame
Iron Fe solid; dark gray, luster; magnetic metal
Aluminum Al solid; silver, luster; bends easily; not magnetic
Consider the properties of the five substances listed here. Which two substances, when mixed together, will make a
solution?
A)
iron and aluminum
B)
aluminum and water
C)
sodium chloride and water
D)
oxygen and sodium chloride