show with balanced reaction that sodium oxide is a basic oxide
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How does sodium oxide react with water?
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. A concentrated solution of sodium oxide in water will have pH 14.
Na2O+H2O→2NaOH(1.1)
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