Question

question 5 of 10
water reacts with sodium metal to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, along with heat and light. what are the reactants in this chemical reaction?
a. sodium metal and sodium hydroxide
b. sodium metal and water
c. sodium metal and hydrogen gas
d. sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas

Explanation:

Reactants are the starting - materials in a chemical reaction. The question states that water reacts with sodium metal, so these are the reactants.

Answer:

B. Sodium metal and water