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When sodium is mixed with water, a chemical reaction takes place and new compounds are formed, namely sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive and hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. The chemical equation for such a reaction is as follows:

Na + H2O -> NaOH + H

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Q: What is the reaction type when sodium is placed into water?
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