what happens when sodium amalgam reacts with water?
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It needs to give up one electron to become stable. When a cubic centimeter sized piece of sodium is placed into water a vigorous chemical reaction occurs in which sodiumhydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas is produced.
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Answer: Instead of a vigorous reaction from sodium, Sodium amalgam reacts smoothly with water. Therefore, hydrogen can be safely prepared.
Explanation: Sodium amalgam is an alloy of sodium and mercury
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