Question

When a metal ‘X’ is treated with cold water, It gives base salt ‘X’ and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X, Y and Z and also write the reaction involved.​

Answer 1

Answer:

X=sodium

Y=NaOH

Z=methane

Answer 2

Answer:

Z is hydrogen gas which easliy catches fire. Reaction between sodium and water can be given as follows: 2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2.

Explanation:

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