When you add together water and sodium, was any gas produced in the reaction?

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Chemistry

Finley Hinton

30 May, 23:00

When you add together water and sodium, was any gas produced in the reaction?

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Alyssa Patrick · Answer 1

sodium hydroxide

Explanation:

When sodium is dropped in cold water, it reacts explosively and burns with a golden yellow flame. The reaction is exothermic and vigourus. It form sodium hydroxide with the liberation of hydrogen gas.

Tanya · Answer 2

Yes, sodium hydroxide, which is an exothermic reaction

Explanation:

Water and sodium can mix together to form sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and Hydrogen gas. When sodium metal heated, it may ignite and burn with a characteristic orange flame