When sodium reacts with water, the resulting solution is

Chemistry JAMB 2001

When sodium reacts with water, the resulting solution is

  • Weakly acidic
  • Neutral
  • Acidic
  • Alkaline checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

Sodium reacts vigorously with water to produce a solution of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Sodium hydroxide is an alkali.

    2Na + 2H\(_2\)O → 2NaOH + H\(_2\)

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