Will sodium metal react with water?

kasse · 2008-05-27T03:51:38+00:00

How can I predict the reaction between Na (s) and H2, if any?

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How can I predict the reaction between Na (s) and H₂, if any?

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You might start by writing the putative equation and seeing if the thermodynamics would suggest it is possible.