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Given the incomplete equation representing a reaction:


2Na(s) + 2H2O() → 2Na+(aq) + 2 _____ (aq) + H2(g)


What is the formula of the missing product

Verified Answer :

Answer : The formula of the missing product is, \(OH^_\)

Explanation :

The given incomplete equation representing a reaction,

\(2Na(s)+2H_2O(l)\rightarrow 2Na^+(aq)+2__(aq)+H_2(g)\)

When the sodium metal react with the water then it gives a colorless solution of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. In the solution, sodium hydroxide is present in the form of ions i.e, \(Na^+\) and \(OH^-\) ions.

The balanced chemical reaction will be,

\(2Na(s)+2H_2O(l)\rightarrow 2Na^+(aq)+2OH^-(aq)+H_2(g)\)

Therefore, the formula of the missing product is, \(OH^_\)

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Answer:It's OH-

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