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YES oF cOURSE. Sodium Catches.
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Why does hydrogen catch fire when sodium reacts with water?
The reaction between sodium and water produces sodium hydroxide, hydrogen, and a lot of heat. In some cases it is enough to ignite the hydrogen.
What happens when sodium is reacted with water?
It forms sodiam Hidro oxide and catch fire emidiatly as it's reactive matel.
When potassium and sodium are kept in open they catch fire why?
Metals such as potassium and sodium react so vigorously that they catch fire if kept in open.Hence,to protect them and to prevent their burning they are stored in kerosene as moisture cannot enter in it.
Which one is more malleabe iron or sodium?
Sodium is more malleable than iron. But sodium may catch fire may exposed to air / moisture.
What happens when sodium is heated in the air?
When it gets hot enough it will catch fire and burn violently.
Why does hydrogen catch fire when sodium reacts with water?
The reaction between sodium and water produces sodium hydroxide, hydrogen, and a lot of heat. In some cases it is enough to ignite the hydrogen.
Why is sodium is stored with keroesene?
The kerosene prevents the sodium from coming in contact with air or water. If sodium touches air it will oxidize and ruin the sample. If it touches water it can catch fire and even explode.
When calcium metal is placed in water is added to water the gas evolved does not catch fire but the same gas on adding sodium metal cathches fire why'?
In both reactions hydrogen gas is released but heat evolved in the sodium reaction is bigger.
What happens when sodium is reacted with water?
It forms sodiam Hidro oxide and catch fire emidiatly as it's reactive matel.
What temperature will make things catch on fire?
When objects get hot enough they can catch on fire. Different objects will require different degrees of heat, and oxygen must be present to support a fire.
Why sodium stored in keroseon oil?
when exposed to air or moisture, sodium will catch fire. to prevent that, sodium is stored in kerosene oil
When potassium and sodium are kept in open they catch fire why?
Metals such as potassium and sodium react so vigorously that they catch fire if kept in open.Hence,to protect them and to prevent their burning they are stored in kerosene as moisture cannot enter in it.
What doesn't catch on fire?
Water
Why water is not used in sodium fire?
Sodium and water are HIGHLY reactive. It would only compound the problem.
Which one is more malleabe iron or sodium?
Sodium is more malleable than iron. But sodium may catch fire may exposed to air / moisture.
How do dry leafs catch on fire fast?
Ok well dry leaves catch on fire fast because they contain no water and water repells against fire
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.
