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*sodium metal ignites upon exposure to water
Because sodium floats on water so it can stay burning, to put out a sodium or oil fire it has to be deprived of air (Powder or covering with fire proof blanket etc.)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMore of a boom than a fire, but yes it does rapidly oxidize exothermically.
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∙ 9y agoSodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide, in the process releasing hydrogen gas. This is a fairly energetic reaction, and produces enough heat to ignite the hydrogen thus liberated.
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What is the name of the metal which produces fire when dropped in water?
Lithium and sodium are the metals which produces fire in water.
Water reacts with sodium metal to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen along with heat and light.what are the reactants in this chemical reaction?
The reactants are sodium and water.
What is the Chemical element found in sea water and used as a fire retardant?
sodium
Does quick lime produce fire if mixed with water?
yes
How is potassium palmitate used in the determination of water hardness?
Sodium palmitate produce a permanent lather with hard water..
Why do you see flame in reaction between sodium and water?
The sodium an water react to produce sodium hydroxide, hydrogen gas, and large amounts of heat. This heat ignites the hydrogen which in turn sets the sodium on fire. Sodium burns with a yellowish flame.
What is your new substance called after you put sodium into water?
Sodium will react with water to produce sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and water.
What happens when you put sodium in water?
well, since sodium separates the hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water, and this is an exothermicreaction, the molecules will split so fast an enormous amount of heat will be given off and the air around the reaction will probably explode.
What does sodium carbonate and sulfurous acid produce?
It will produce sodium sulfite and water and carbon dioxide
What is the reaction between sodium shalphate and water?
Sodium sulfate dissolves in water to produce a solution of sodium sulfate.
Sodium oxide reacts with water to produce?
sodium hydroxide (aq)
Is sodium catch fire in water?
YES oF cOURSE. Sodium Catches.
How do you prepare 1000ppm sodium solution from sodium chloride?
A sodium solution of water cannot be made as sodium reacts violently with water to produce sodium hydroxide.
Why water is not used in sodium fire?
Sodium and water are HIGHLY reactive. It would only compound the problem.
What happens if sodium methoxide 25 percent in methanol reacts with water?
The sodium methoxide reacts with the water to produce sodium hydroxide an methanol.
Water reacts with sodium metal to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas along with heat and light What are reactants in this chemical reaction?
Water and sodium metal are reactants to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. H2O + Na ==> NaOH + H2 !! VERY dangerous !! Sodium Metal and Water
What is the name of the metal which produces fire when dropped in water?
Lithium and sodium are the metals which produces fire in water.
