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How does sodium react with water ? write the equation showing the reaction​

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Answer:

In what way and in what FORM does sodium react with water? A colourless solution is formed, CONSISTING of strongly alkalic sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) and hydrogen gas. This is an exothermic reaction. Sodium METAL is heated and may ignite and burn with a characteristic orange flame.

Explanation:

The BALANCED CHEMICAL equation is: 2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2.



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