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Sodium hydroxide disassociates in water into a solution of Na+ and OH- ions. It
is an exothermic reaction which gives out heat.
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∙ 11y agoNaOH, sodium hydroxide, dissociates in water into Na+ and OH- ions.
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Does alkaline contain dissolved sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is an alkaline substance which dissolves in water.
What dissolves in water besides sugar and salt?
Examples: sodium carbonate, lithium chloride, potassium hydroxide, ammonium bromide, etc.
Why - Neither solid sodium chloride nor liquid water are electrical conductors However when sodium chloride dissolves in water it forms a conducting solution-Explain?
When sodium chloride dissolves in water, it dissolves to form the chloride and sodium ions, therefore forming a conducting solution.
What is the word equation for the reaction of Li Na and K with H2O?
Lithium + water = lithium hydroxide + hydrogen Sodium + water = Sodium hydroxide + hydrogen Potassium + water = Potassium hydroxide + hydrogen
What are the reactants when water reacts with sodium metal to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas along with heat and light?
The reactants are sodium and oxygen, which normally forms sodium oxide in air. The sodium metal disassociates water into hydroxide ions (OH) and hydrogen (H), and combines preferentially with the hydroxide to form sodium hydroxide. This is a highly exothermic reaction that can rapidly accelerate as the sodium melts.
Does alkaline contain dissolved sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is an alkaline substance which dissolves in water.
Is physical or chemical reaction takes place when sodium hydroxide mixed with water?
It is a physical change. The sodium hydroxide dissolves, but it is still sodium hydroxide.
Why is sodium hydroxide a strong base?
because it completely dissociates in water
Why is magnesium hydroxide a better antacid than sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is a strong base (fully dissolves in water) and is highly caustic. If it touches the skin it can cause severe chemical burns. Swallowing it can result in severe damage, often permanent, to the digestive tract and death. Magnesium hydroxide is a weak base (minimally dissolves in water). It cannot cause the damage that sodium hydroxide does.
Why sodium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide dissolves in water and reacts with the water to form carbonic acid, and therefore, you get an acid-base neutralization reaction with sodium hydroxide.
What do you get when you dissolve sodium hydroxide in water is it a solute or a solvent?
The solute is the thing that dissolves, in this case the sodium hydroxide. The solvent is the thing that dissolves it, in this case the water. The result is neither solvent nor solute, but a solution. It could be used as a solvent for some other material.
Why do people use sodium hydroxide for drains?
Sodium Hydroxide reacts with fat to make soap which then dissolves unblocking the drain.
Is Barium hydroxide insoluble in water?
No. Barium hydroxide dissolves in water.
What is the solubility of sodium in water?
Sodium doesn't dissolve in water, it reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen: sodium + water ----> sodium hydroxide + hydrogen
What dissolves in water besides sugar and salt?
Examples: sodium carbonate, lithium chloride, potassium hydroxide, ammonium bromide, etc.
What happen when sodium is dropped in water?
The sodium burns, spilting the water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen itself then burns with explosive force.
Does water react with sodium hydroxide?
No. Water and sodium hydroxide will form a solution, but no reaction occurs.
