Question

when sodium is burned in chlorine gas a compound is formed can this compound dissolve in water?

Answer 1

When sodium is burnt in chlorine gas the compound formed is NaCl.

NaCl is popularly known as table salt or the salt which we consume.

Yes, it dissolves in water.

Answer 2

Chlorine gas experiment:

When sodium is burned in the presence of chlorine gas, the sodium burns with a bright yellow-orange flame.  So this solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide and dissolve in water.

The product we get is white powder sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is chemical formula for salt. So yes, this compound formed has high solubility in water.

The reaction is as follows: $2Na(s) + 2Cl(g) \rightarrow 2NaCl(s).$

The chlorine gas is a very pungent smelling substance which used during world war I. inhaling the gas makes you eyes water because of the burning sensation you feel. It also affects the throat and your lungs.