What is the chemical equation for the reaction of sodium with water?

Answer 1

Sodium generally does not react with water in the tradition sense. The primary source of sodium in water is from sodium chloride, which breaks down into sodium and chloride ions in water ("dissolves").

For NaCl dissolving in water:

NaCl (s) <--> Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)

(S=Solid, Aq=Aqueous)

Once it is an ion in water, Na+ generally does not react with water.

Since the oxygen in water is partially negative and the hydrogen in water is partially positive, Na+ ions like associating with with the oxygen in water, while Cl- ions like associating with the hydrogen in water.

Answer 2

The chemical equation for sodium added to water is : 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ----> 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g) Hope this helps all the rising chemistry students! :D

Answer 3

Sodium + Water = Sodium Hydroxide + hydrogen

Answer 4

This equation is 2 Na + 2 H2O -> 2 NaOH + H2.

Answer 5

sodium + water ---> sodium hydroxide + hydrogen