In NCERT it is mentioned that metal reacts with water to form metal oxides. Then why does sodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide?
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Sodium metal reacts rapidly with water to form a colourless solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic.
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