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JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 50

Question 50

Metals and their Compounds

When sodium reacts with water, the resulting solution is

  1. A.weakly acidic
  2. B.neutral
  3. C.acidic
  4. D.alkaline
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (alkaline)

Explanation

2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, so the solution is alkaline.