Chemistry, asked by npreet321456, 9 months ago

why sodium catches fire when dropped in water ? ​

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Answered by shreyasparanjape069
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Explanation:

Sodium moves in water as the dihydrogen gas formed below the waterline pushes sodium. If sodium is trapped in the container the increasing temperature could induce dihydrogen to catch fire. Sodium is more "electropositive" than hydrogen as it is down on the periodic table.

Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

Sodium moves in water as the dihydrogen gas formed below the waterline pushes sodium. If sodium is trapped in the container the increasing temperature could induce dihydrogen to catch fire. Sodium is more "electropositive" than hydrogen as it is down on the periodic table.

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