Question

a metal E is stored under kerosene when a small piece of it is left open in the air , that catches fire when the product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue
•name the metal E
•write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the product is dissolved in water
•explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride

Answer 1

the metal is SODIUM{Na}
when it is exposed to air:
Na2+O2--------^ NaO


NaCl(aq) ------^ Na2 + Cl2

Answer 2

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