Sodium and Nitrogen Reaction: Forming Sodium Nitride (Na₃N)
Sodium (Na) and Nitrogen (N) combine to form sodium nitride (Na₃N).
Here's the reaction:
6Na + N₂ → 2Na₃N
This is a highly exothermic reaction, meaning it releases a lot of heat. Sodium nitride is a white, crystalline solid that is very reactive with water, producing ammonia (NH₃) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
