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When pure sodium comes in contact with water (that includes moisture in the air), it undergoes a very vicious reaction. A lump of sodium about the size of a marble or smaller could easily catch fire in the reaction.
The resulting product is a very strong alkali called sodium hydroxide. Here is the balanced equation (remember Na is sodium):
2Na + 2H2O --> 2NaOH + H2
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Also NaOH is ranked a 14 on the pH scale, which is one of the most strongest bases out there.
What else can I help you with?
Is sodium chloride dissolving in pure water acidic?
No. Sodium chloride is a neutral salt so if it's dissolved in pure water (pH 7) then the pH won't change (as it doesn't release or take in hydrogen ions)
What pH is a soultion of sodium chloride in pure water?
it has neither an acidic nor an alkaline pH, it is neutral at pH 7
Is sodium chloride dissolved in pure water a neutral base?
yes because the two atoms that is sodium which is small in size and chlorine which is highly electronegative can form hydrogen bond not only in between themselves but also with solvent (pure water).
Is sodium an acid or alkali in water?
Sodium is neither an acid nor an alkali in water. When sodium is dissolved in water, it forms sodium hydroxide (a strong alkali) and hydrogen gas. Sodium itself is a metal and is not considered acidic or alkaline in its pure form.
Is water a saltwater solution?
No. Pure water is a compound, which is a pure substance. A saltwater solution is a mixture of water and salt, and is not a pure substance.
What is salts reaction to pure water?
Sodium chloride doesn't react with water; sodium chloride is dissolved and dissociated in water.
What are two chemicals that mix with water?
Pure Potassium or pure Sodium when mixed with water, creates an explosive reaction!!! ; ) .
What is amount of sodium hydroxide present in 1litre of water?
In pure water, none.
Is sodium chloride dissolving in pure water acidic?
No. Sodium chloride is a neutral salt so if it's dissolved in pure water (pH 7) then the pH won't change (as it doesn't release or take in hydrogen ions)
What ingredients does salt water have?
Pure saline water is only a solution of sodium chloride in water.
What method can be used to extract large pure sodium chloride crystals from sea water?
Evaporating the water sodium chloride is obtained.
PH level of sodium chloride?
the pH level of sodium chloride (NaCl) is 7.
What pH is a soultion of sodium chloride in pure water?
it has neither an acidic nor an alkaline pH, it is neutral at pH 7
Is sodium chloride dissolved in pure water a neutral base?
yes because the two atoms that is sodium which is small in size and chlorine which is highly electronegative can form hydrogen bond not only in between themselves but also with solvent (pure water).
Is sodium fluroide an elctrolyte?
Yes: If sodium fluoride is dissolved in water, the solution will conduct electricity, as will pure sodium fluoride if it is hot enough to melt.
What PH is a solution of sodium chloride in pure water?
PH 7 (im not completely sure though) :-) Yes i think it is too, thanks
What are kinds of substances?
Pure water, sodium chloride, sucrose, list goes on...
