Class 10 Science Metals and Non-metals Mix Examples - Metals and Non-metals

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What is formed when sodium absorbs moisture from air? Give the chemical equation as well.

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(N/A) When sodium $(Na)$ is exposed to air,it reacts with moisture $(H_2O)$ present in the air to form sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$ and releases hydrogen gas $(H_2)$.
The chemical equation for this reaction is:
$2Na(s) + 2H_2O(l) \longrightarrow 2NaOH(aq) + H_2(g)$

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