Question

Balance the equation for the reaction in which sodium oxide reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide.

Answer 1

`➢ \: Balance \: the \: equation \: for \: the \: reaction \\ in \: which \: sodium \: oxide \: reacts \\ with \: water \: to \: form \: sodium \: hydroxide.`

⇒ We have Na2O + H2O --> NaOH. We have 2 sodiums and 2 oxygens and 2 hydrogens on the left side, but only one of each on the right side.

Sodium Oxide + Water → Sodium Hydroxide

⇒ Na2O + H2O → 2NaOH .

Sodium oxide is used in ceramics and glasses. Sodium oxide reacts exothermically with cold water to produce sodium hydroxide solution.