Sodium Reacting with Water

2Na + 2H₂O → 2NaOH + H₂

Tổng quan

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.

Người tham gia

Vai trò	Chất	Hệ số	Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng	Sodium Na	2	(s)
Chất phản ứng	Water H₂O	2	(l)
Sản phẩm	Hydrogen H	1	(g)
Sản phẩm	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	2	(aq)

Ví dụ thực tế

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

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Understanding sodium-water reactivity is critical for safe handling of sodium metal in the chlor-alkali industry, nuclear reactors (sodium coolant), and chemical storage.

Tính chất

Loại: Single Replacement
Thuận nghịch: Không
Năng lượng: Tỏa nhiệt
ΔH: -368,6 kJ/mol

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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.