Why does sodium explode when it touches water? 848 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.66K June 7, 2019 0 Comments Why does sodium explode when it touches water? In: Chemistry 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 7, 2019 0 Comments When sodium reacts with water, it releases hydrogen and a lot of heat. It releases enough heat that the hydrogen reacts with oxygen in the air. This reaction produces more water and more heat which makes the reactions speed up causing an explosion. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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