Question

What happens when sodium metal reacts with water?

• A. Chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide solution are produced.
• B. No reaction takes place.
• C. Only sodium hydroxide solution is produced
• D. Hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution are produced

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution are produced

• Sodium reacts vigorously with water, producing hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution.

• Sodium (Na), being a highly reactive alkali metal, reacts vigorously with water to produce sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2)

• The reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat.

• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a strong base, meaning it results in an alkaline solution when dissolved in water.