Sodium Reacting with Water

2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2

概要

Sodium metal reacts violently with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is so exothermic that the hydrogen often ignites, burning with a yellow flame from sodium vapor. The sodium dashes across the water surface as a molten ball due to the heat generated.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Sodium Na 2 (s)
反応物 Water H₂O 2 (l)
生成物 Hydrogen H 1 (g)
生成物 Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)

日常の例

Videos of alkali metals being thrown into water are popular science demonstrations, showing sodium's dramatic reaction with water.

産業上の重要性

ナトリウムの水との反応性を理解することは、クロルアルカリ工業、原子炉(ナトリウム冷却材)、化学物質貯蔵における安全な取り扱いに不可欠である。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Reacting with Water?
The balanced equation is: 2Na + 2H₂O → 2NaOH + H₂.
What type of reaction is Sodium Reacting with Water?
Sodium Reacting with Water is a single replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Reacting with Water exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Reacting with Water is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -368.6 kJ/mol.