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What happens when sodium metal is heated in air? Give equation

What happens when sodium metal is heated in air? Give equation

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Adarsh
768 Points
6 years ago
Dear Amith,
Initially it will form sodiumhydroxide film and then after absorbing CO2 from air it forms sodium bicarbonate.
Na + air =>  NaOH
NaOH + CO2 => NaHCO3 
Thanks and Regards 
Adarsh
Amith
22 Points
6 years ago
Initially it will form sodiumhydroxide film and then after absorbing CO2 from air it forms sodium bicarbonate.Na + air => NaOHNaOH + CO2 => NaHCO3

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