Question

Give the reaction of NaOH + H2O. Explain it in detail.

Answer 1

NaOH under the presence of water gives ${Na^+\:and\:OH^-\:ions}$

${NaOH+H2O--- Na^++OH^-}$

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Answer 2

NaOH + H2O gives Na+ ions and O²- ions along with the evolution of hydrogen gas.

The reaction is highly exothermic