Educational summary of documented chemical interactions. Do NOT attempt any of these mixtures. If an accidental mix occurs, evacuate, ventilate, and call emergency services. Terms of use.
Chemical mixture
Can you mix Sodium metal and Water?
⚠Dangerous. Violent hydrogen release, ignites and can explode.
reducer
Sodium metal
CAS 7440-23-5
water
Water
CAS 7732-18-5
What happens
Sodium metal reduces water to hydrogen, releasing enough heat to ignite the H2. Larger pieces detonate.
Reaction products
- Sodium hydroxide
- Hydrogen (H2)
If contact happens
Quench small residues in dry isopropanol under nitrogen. Never dispose of in a sink.
Other common mixtures
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ammonia☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Vinegar (acetic acid)☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrochloric acid☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Isopropyl alcohol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ethanol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrogen peroxide⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Acetone⚠Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide!Sulfuric acid + Sodium hydroxide⚠
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