Question

(b) What is the nature of oxide of sodium? What happens when it is dissolved in water? Write

chemical reaction involved.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Sodium oxide is a simple strongly basic oxide. It is basic because it contains the oxide ion, O2-, which is a very strong base with a high tendency to combine with hydrogen ions. Reaction with water: Sodium oxide reacts exothermically with cold water to produce sodium hydroxide solution.