6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Gas Evolution Equations
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
When sodium hydride is dissolved in water, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas are formed. Give the balanced chemical reaction for the reaction.
When sodium hydride is dissolved in water, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas are formed. Give the balanced chemical reaction for the reaction.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
2 NaH(s) + H2O(l) → 2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
B
NaH(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
C
NaH(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + 2 H(g)
D
2 NaH(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + H2(g)