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While sodium is classified as a metal, it is not the kind of metal that we are used to seeing things made of.
In pure form it is very soft and it quickly combines with other elements.
It would make a lousy teapot.
"Like all the alkali metals, it reacts exothermically (develops heat) with water, to the point that sufficiently large pieces melt to a sphere and may explode; this reaction produces caustic sodium hydroxide and flammable hydrogen gas."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium
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Which metal and acid would you use to make sodium chloride?
The metal: sodium. The acid: hydrochloric acid.
How many grams of sodium metal are needed to make 29.3 grams of sodium chloride?
Since sodium chloride has equal parts of sodium and chlorine by weight, you would need 29.3 grams of sodium to create 29.3 grams of sodium chloride.
What is silvery white metal to make salt?
Na (Sodium) is combined with Cl (Chlorine) to make NaCl (table salt).
What the silvery white metal used to make salt?
The silver-white metal used to make salt is sodium. Sodium is a highly reactive metal that is commonly found in salt compounds such as sodium chloride (table salt).
Does sodium metal exists in molecular form in gaseous state?
yes if it would make covelent bond
What elements are used to make up sodium?
Sodium is an elemental metal, so sodium is the only element in sodium.
Can we use strong solution of NaOH to make sodium extract instead of sodium metal?
No, using a strong solution of NaOH to make sodium extract is not practical due to the high reactivity of sodium with water. Sodium metal is typically produced through electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl) or other methods that involve isolation of the pure metal.
Does the material of a teapot affect the quality of tea?
Yes, it can. The recommended materials for teapots are nonporous such as glass, pottery, and metal. If you use a plastic teapot it will leach chemicals into your tea and make it taste like plastic.
You are silvery white metal used to make salt?
SODIUM.
Why can't a saucepan be made of sodium?
Sodium reacts violently with water and oxygen, which would make it unsuitable for use in cooking. It would be dangerous to handle and could potentially cause a fire or explosion. Additionally, sodium is a soft metal that would not be durable or practical for cooking purposes.
What two things react to make sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride is formed by the reaction of sodium (Na) metal with chlorine (Cl) gas.
Why would sodium metal would not be a good material for drinking glass?
Sodium metal reacts violently with moisture and oxygen in the air, leading to the release of flammable hydrogen gas and caustic sodium hydroxide. This can pose a safety hazard when used for drinking glasses. Sodium metal is also very soft and malleable, making it easily deformable, which is not ideal for glassware.
