state whether the solution formed by the reaction of sodium with water is acidic or basic
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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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the solution formed by the reaction of sodium with water is basic because of presence of hydroxide
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