Question

What is the pH of the solution obtained during the reaction of sodium with water?
1;3;7;14

Answer 1

the alkali metals react with water produced hydrogen gas and the metal hydroxide

2Na(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H₂(g)

NaOH : strong base, pH> 7

so the pH of the solution could be 14