when sodium reacts with water
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Reaction of sodium with water. 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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Sodium reacts with water. It is highly exothermic process. this reaction forms a strong base commonly known as Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH). and hydrogen gas.
2Na + 2H2O ---------------→ 2NaOH + H2
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