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Sodium is a very reactive element so when it reacts with water there is a large amount of energy released and hydrogen gas. The heat energy can ignite the hydrogen and that forms a flame.

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How is the way sodium reacts with water different from the way sodium chloride reacts with water?

Sodium reacts vigorously with water, producing hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. This reaction is exothermic and gives off heat. On the other hand, sodium chloride dissolves in water to form a clear solution without a visible reaction.


What is seen when sodium reacts with water?

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


Give you 2 examples of physical and chemical change with water?

CHEMICAL CHANGE1. Melting ice2. Boiling waterPHYSICAL CHANGE1. Baking a cake2. Burning wood


What is the solubility of sodium in water?

Sodium doesn't dissolve in water, it reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen: sodium + water ----> sodium hydroxide + hydrogen


How does sodium oxide burn?

Sodium oxide does not burn itself, but it reacts with water or acids to produce sodium hydroxide and heat. This reaction is exothermic and can generate intense heat, enough to start a fire when sodium oxide comes in contact with a reactive substance.

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How is the way sodium reacts with water different from the way chloride reacts with water?

The reaction with sodium is that there starts to be fire on the water, so it acts violently. Sodium chloride dissolves in water, because it is salt (table salt).


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polar solvents dissolved in water most of times ,and methnol,acetonitrile


What substances in creases the number of H3O when dissloved in water?

An acid (containing dissociable H+ ions


Which component is the substitute of water extract of the ash obtained from by the burning banana plant?

sodium corbonate


What happens when sodium level in body increases?

Your body starts to retain water and you bloat. Hence the term "water weight"


How is the way sodium reacts with water different from the way sodium chloride reacts with water?

Sodium reacts vigorously with water, producing hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. This reaction is exothermic and gives off heat. On the other hand, sodium chloride dissolves in water to form a clear solution without a visible reaction.


What are the Dissolved gasses that are in oceans?

The three major gasses dissloved in ocean water are nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide.


What gas is produced when Sodium metal reacts violently with water to produce sodium hydroxide and a gas that pops in the presence of a burning splint?

The gas produced is hydrogen gas (H2). The reaction between sodium metal and water is a highly exothermic reaction that liberates hydrogen gas, which in turn reacts explosively with oxygen in the air when ignited by a burning splint.


What mineral that starts withe letter S helps regulate water in the body's blood and tissues?

Sodium


Why water does not support burning?

Water is in a very stable state, so it takes a much less electronegative atom to attract the oxygen away from water. Water *does* support the burning of things like sodium, and potassium metals, and cannot quench thermite combustion once it is started.


What is seen when sodium reacts with water?

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


What is an example of a chemical reaction that occurs quickly?

Ex.: burning of methane, reaction of calcium carbonate with acetic acid, reaction of sodium with water.