2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) ==> 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
This is a single replacement reaction.
When a piece of sodium metal is tossed into a beaker of water, a violent chemical reaction happens. The sodium metal and water react to form hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. The heat of the reaction is so large that the hydrogen gas that is produced ignites and burns! Answer the following questions about the reactions between sodium metal and water.
a. Write out the complete chemical reaction. Include reactants, products, and the state of matter for each reactant and product.
b. What type of reaction is it? (combination, decomposition, single-replacement, double replacement, or combustion)
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