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If 45.7 grams of Na reacts with excess H2O, how many grams of each product will form? (You need to determine the equation of the reaction in order to determine the answer.)

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If 45.7 grams of Na reacts with excess H2O, how many grams of each product will form? (You need to determine the equation of the reaction in order to determine the answer).

Answer: First we need to write down the reaction that is taking place.

2Na + 2H2O(l)  2NaOH (aq) + ...

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