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The gases created when sodium combusts are not as toxic as the sodium hydroxide created when sodium is mixed with water, or the flammable hydrogen that is released. But proper ventilation is required.
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Is sodium a dangerous element?
Yes. Sodium will burn and even explode on contact to water. If it comes in contact with air ore moisture it produces very alkaline substances that can cause chemical burns.
Why is sodium not dangerous in salt?
It's not dangerous because it's in the form of sodium chloride, not pure sodium.
Sodium level in blood 126 is it dangerous?
Is sodium level in blood 129 dangerous
Does sodium nitrate burn in an oxygen free atmosphere?
Sodium nitrate itself does not burn. It is an oxidizer. It can be used in place of oxygen to burn materials.
Why isn't sodium chloride dangerous?
Sodium chloride is not dangerous only if it is used in reasonable quantities.
Sodium and pure chlorine are so dangerous?
how is this possible when pure sodium and chlorine are so dangerous
Is sodium easily burn with a small flame in air?
The sodium is alkali metal it cannot be easily burn in a small flame
What color does sodium iodide burn?
A strong yellow color, from sodium
Did sodium chloride have any dangerous properties?
Sodium Chloride is table salt. It is not particularly dangerous and quite stable.
What color does sodium burn?
yellow
Why does sodium citrate burn?
becuse it does
Why is chlorine and sodium dangerous?
Sodium is dangerous because it is an Alkali metal which is HIGHLY reactive with water. Chlorine is dangerous because it forms a strong acid with water.
