Chapter 5, Problem 2PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the reaction of sodium metal with liquid water is to be balanced.

Concept Introduction:

A chemical reaction is defined as a chemical change that occurs in the system when a substance combines with another one in order to produce different species. The species initially present in the reaction are known as reactant species and the species that form after the completion of the chemical reaction are known as product species.