Question

Write a complete, balanced equation for the reaction that occurs when sodium metal reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and aqueous sodium hydroxide.
Group of answer choices

Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ® NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)

2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)

Na(s) + H2O(l) ® NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

Na(s) + H2O(l) ® NaOH(aq) + H(g)

Answer 1

2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)