An element A burns with golden flame in the air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number 17 to give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and liberates hydrogen. Identify A, B, C and D. Also write down the equations for the reactions involved.
An element A burns with golden flame in the air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number 17 to give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and liberates hydrogen. Identify A, B, C and D. Also write down the equations for the reactions involved.

Identification:

A – Sodium

B – Chlorine

C – Sodium Chloride

D – Sodium hydroxide

Reactions Involved:

2Na +CL→2NaCl

2NaCl+ 2H2O→ 2NaOH+ Cl2+H2