Question

write the balanced chemical equations, a) when a peace of sodium is dropped into water.​

Answer 1

Answer:

2 Na + 2 H2O =>2 NaOH + H2

Explanation:

2 Na + 2 H2O =>2 NaOH + H2

When 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.