Explain what happens when water reacts with sodium metal. Support your answer with the relevant equation.

Arun Rana asked Dec 13, 2022

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Explain what happens when water reacts with sodium metal. Support your answer with the relevant

equation.

Arun Rana asked Dec 13, 2022

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Sodium metal reacts rapidly with water to form a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). This reaction is exothermic.

Equation:

2Na + 2H²0 --------}- 2NaOH + H²

Stan Zeez answered Dec 18, 2022

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