What is formed when sodium absorbs moisture from air? Give the chemical equation as well.
(N/A) When sodium $(Na)$ is exposed to air,it reacts with moisture $(H_2O)$ present in the air to form sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$ and releases hydrogen gas $(H_2)$.
The chemical equation for this reaction is:
$2Na(s) + 2H_2O(l) \longrightarrow 2NaOH(aq) + H_2(g)$
The chemical equation for this reaction is:
$2Na(s) + 2H_2O(l) \longrightarrow 2NaOH(aq) + H_2(g)$
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