what reaction does sodium and water do
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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.
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This is an exothermic reaction. Sodium metal is heated and may ignite and burn with a characteristic orange flame.
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A colourless solution is formed, consisting of strongly alkalic sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) and hydrogen gas.
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