Determine if sodium metal and water are incompatible. If they are incompatible,state the hazardous conditions which would result from mixing the wastes.

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Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

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Author:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Publisher:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

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Determine if sodium metal and water are incompatible. If they are incompatible,
state the hazardous conditions which would result from mixing the wastes.

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Sodium belongs to the group of alkali metals known for their highly reactive nature. Sodium readily reacts with water vapour in the air. When in contact with liquid water it explosively reacts to form sodium hydroxide and releases hydrogen gas. It is thus kept out of contact from even air and stored in kerosene. It is not to be touched with a bare hand and is picked up using tongs and dried in a paper towel for usage. These points suggest that it is highly incompatible with water.

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