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Will this reaction take place?
Na + H2O -->
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Yes
products are Na2O + H2
no reaction
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Yes.
Balanced reaction: 2 Na (s) + 2 H2O (l) → 2 NaOH (aq) + H2 (g).
Sodium metal is oxidized to Na+ (forming NaOH in water) and water is reduced to H2. The option "Na2O + H2" is incorrect—Na2O forms when sodium burns in O2, not when it reacts with water.
Balanced reaction: 2 Na (s) + 2 H2O (l) → 2 NaOH (aq) + H2 (g).
Sodium metal is oxidized to Na+ (forming NaOH in water) and water is reduced to H2. The option "Na2O + H2" is incorrect—Na2O forms when sodium burns in O2, not when it reacts with water.
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