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  • Sodium Oxide + Water Reaction: Products, Safety & Explanation
    Sodium oxide reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2).

    The chemical reaction is:

    Na2O (sodium oxide) + H2O (water) → 2 NaOH (sodium hydroxide) + H2 (hydrogen gas)

    This reaction is highly exothermic, meaning it releases a large amount of heat. This reaction is commonly used in the laboratory to prepare sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is a very strong base, making this reaction a very dangerous one and proper safety precautions should be taken.

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