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Give the formula for the compound formed when sodium oxide reacts with water.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Sodium is a metal element. Then, sodium oxide is a metal oxide. Metal oxides react with water to produce hydroxide.

metal oxide + water -----> hydroxide

sodium oxide + water ---> sodium hydroxide

Na₂O + H₂O ----> 2 NaOH

Answer: NaOH

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