Posted - March 26, 2007

One of the most interesting strongly exothermic reactions is the one occurs between sodium and water. When these two substances react, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas are formed. The exothermic nature of the reaction causes the hydrogen to react, producing a bright flame.

This particular video has a magnificent close up of the reaction that clearly shows the ignition of the hydrogen gas. Make sure you check out the "Sodium Party" link below that leads to a whole page of great sodium explosions!

Sodium and Water

• Sodium Party - what could be more fun than blowing up sodium?
• Sodium - lots of information on this interesting metal.