What is seen when sodium reacts with water?

Answer 1

when sodium reacts with water, a vigorous reaction is seen. the sodium metal floats around on the surface of the water and hydrogen gas bubbles are released as it fizzes. the gas is colourless but it can be collected and tested. another one of the products would be sodium hydroxide which is a base (all hydroxides are). it can be tested with litmus paper and the universal indicator. the equation of the reaction between sodium and water would be:

Sodium) + Water = Sodium hydroxide) + Hydrogen)

Na + H2O = NaOH + H2

Answer 2

When sodium reacts with water, it produces sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is highly exothermic, usually resulting in the hydrogen gas igniting and burning with a characteristic orange flame. Sodium hydroxide is a caustic substance and can cause burns if it comes in contact with skin.