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Write the balanced equation and give your observation when the following metal reacts: Sodium with cold water

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Write the balanced equation and give your observation when the following metal reacts:

Sodium with cold water

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Sodium (Na) reacts vigorously with cold water to form sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas H2 with the evolution of heat.

The balanced equation for the given reaction is,

\[\ce{2Na + 2H2O(cold) -> 2NaOH + H2}\]

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Chapter 6: Study of the First Element - Hydrogen - Exercise 6 (A) [Page 102]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Study of the First Element - Hydrogen
Exercise 6 (A) | Q 13.1 | Page 102

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