Sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen to form sodium oxide, Na2O. This reaction is exothermic and can result in the release of heat and light. Sodium is a highly reactive metal and readily combines with oxygen to form an oxide.
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Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is formed when sodium, carbon, and oxygen react.
Yes, sodium can react vigorously with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. It can also react with oxygen in the air to form sodium oxide. Additionally, sodium can react with nonmetals, such as chlorine, to form ionic compounds like sodium chloride.
Sodium oxide is formed when sodium and oxygen combine. It is a white, crystalline solid with a high melting point. Sodium oxide can react with water to form sodium hydroxide.
When sodium and oxygen react, they form an ionic compound called sodium oxide. In this compound, sodium loses an electron to oxygen, resulting in the formation of Na+ and O2- ions. Therefore, the bond between sodium and oxygen is ionic.
Sodium is more likely to react with oxygen than calcium. This is because sodium is a more reactive metal than calcium and readily forms oxides when exposed to oxygen. Calcium, on the other hand, is less reactive and requires higher temperatures to react with oxygen.