Chapter 11.1, Problem 1SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To describe the type of chemical reaction.

Concept Introduction: When one or more atoms combined and form a different kind of atom or molecule, it will be named a chemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 1SP

When sodium reacts with water, then it forms sodium hydroxide and hydrogen. It is a hydrolysis reaction.

Explanation of Solution

When sodium reacts with water molecules, then it will form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

  ${\text{Na(s)+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O(l)}\to {\text{NaOH(aq) + H}}_2(g)$

It is a type of hydrolysis reaction.