sodium hydroxide is a
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Sodium hydroxide (Na OH), also known as lye or caustic soda, is a caustic metallic base. An alkali, caustic soda is widely used in many industries, mostly as a strong chemical base in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, and detergents. Worldwide production in 1998 was around 45 million tonnes.
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sodium hydroxide is a base , which is soluble in water , so it may be called as an alkali.
formation of sodium hydroxide==== →
Na + H20 ===> NaOH + H2
sodium reacts with water and produces sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas is evolved.
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