2007-08-18 23:46:17 · 3 answers · asked by pinkcap 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
There are molecular sieves which have openings that are exactly the correct size foe Sodium ions to enter. Most other metal ions are too large. Lithium ions might enter, but are also easily removed. Sodium seems to stick.
Although Benzophenone will react with other organic and inorganic reagents, it seldom reacts with metal or metal ions. It does react with Sodium metal to produce a bright blue complex. This has been used to determine if solvents are free from air and water.
2007-08-26 14:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋
Sodium is a typical Group 1 reactive metal, and, as such, cannot have any reaction specific to it. The whole of chemistry is based on similar reactions, and this saves us having to learn every single one separately. Potassium can be guaranteed to react with everything that sodium does, for example, and more or less in exactly the same way.
2007-08-19 15:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is nothing. sodium is a very reactive metal and by so doing reacts with many substances.
2007-08-23 11:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Emperor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋