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sodium is an alkaline metal and has the following properties
1. it reacts with water violently to form NaOH and H2 (g)
2. it reacts with the halogens forming salt of the element
3. it has a golden yellow appearance
4. it reacts with acids and acid anhydride readily
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What chemical test to distinguish between sodium sulphate and ammonium sulphate?
Heating ammonium sulfate release ammonia with a characteristic smell.
Why is the electrolysis of brine so important?
this is due to the fact that there is production of hydogen gas, chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide which has their individual characteristic importance
How do you determine if you have a sodium in an unknown compound?
Flame ionization is probably the quickest and easiest method: burn it and look for the characteristic sodium lines. There's also mass spectroscopy, and if you want to get really fancy and happen to have a nuclear reactor lying about you could use nuclear activation analysis.
What is the name for NaClO4?
sodium chlorateNaClO3 = Sodium Chlorate
What is in sodium metal?
Sodium metal is pure sodium and is made of sodium atoms.
What are the characteristic of SODIUM?
Sodium es pinche sal
What is the melting characteristic of sodium chloride?
The melting point of sodium chloride is 801 0C.
What is a characteristic of sodium in processed foods?
Salted peanuts contain less sodium than cereals on a per-gram basis
What characteristic electron configuration are shared by Lithum sodium Potassium and Rb?
suborbital (l)
What reactive metal gives of orange glow in streetlamps?
Sodium is used in street lamps. The metal gives the light its characteristic orange colour.
What characteristic of soap?
One of the characteristics of soap is that chemically it is a sodium salt of higher fatty acid.
What type of nutritional problems is most characteristic of the American diet today?
Excess calorie, fat, and sodium
Does Cottage cheese contain sodium?
You can buy cottage cheese with or without sodium. I've found that unsalted cottage cheese is very bland and kind of gross. The sodium gives it its characteristic, though still mild, flavor.
Is salt acidic or base?
The water solution of sodium chloride is neutral.
Is sodium lamp monochromatic?
No, sodium lamps are not monochromatic. They emit a broad spectrum of light, with a characteristic yellow-orange color due to the dominant emission of spectral lines in the yellow region.
What are the Characteristic of soda?
Baking soda is a white powder that is salty and abrasive. It is also known as sodium bicarbonate and has many different uses.
What chemical test to distinguish between sodium sulphate and ammonium sulphate?
Heating ammonium sulfate release ammonia with a characteristic smell.
