Is sodium dangerous to burn

Anonymous

∙ 7y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

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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∙ 7y ago

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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

Sodium and pure chlorine are so dangerous?

how is this possible when pure sodium and chlorine are so dangerous

Why isn't sodium chloride dangerous?

Sodium chloride is not dangerous only if it is used in reasonable quantities.

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

Do you burn off sodium without sweating?

You don't burn off sodium as you do fat or carbohydrates. Rather you excrete it and other minerals in your urine.

What mixed with alkali is dangerous?

Sodium

What does sodium chloride produce on burning?

Sodium Chloride, common table salt, will not burn.

What color does sodium iodide burn?

A strong yellow color, from sodium

Why is sodium not used for cookery?

Sodium reacts with water or air and will burn and explode. Hence sodium in not used in cookery.

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