What are some fun easy experiments with sodium?

Answer by  IloveScience (118)

Let's watch sodium explode in water. First, put a little piece of sodium on the water. Then, it will explode and produce hydrogen gas. It is quite interesting. But there is a point that need your pay attention: Do not put too much sodium in water. It may hurt your kids.

Answer by  SallyJ (1010)

You should be very careful using sodium. Sodium compunds include such items as common table-salt and are not dangerous. However, metallic sodium is very dangerous. When placed in contact with water it reacts violently and can even explode.

Answer by  beelady (334)

A flame test. Dissolve some kosher salt in warm water, dip a wire in the water and place the wire in direct flame. The flame will turn an intense yellow.

Answer by  rendo (66)

The most exciting thing to do with sodium, if you have sodium metal, is to drip water on it as this is a highly exothermic reaction i.e. slightly dangerous.

Answer by  Claw (96)

Let's watch sodium explode in water. Sodium reacts with water in this experiment. First, put a little piece of sodium on the water. Then, it will explode and produce hydrogen gas. It is quite interesting. But there is a point that need your pay attention: Do not put too much sodium in water.

Answer by  amp2140 (148)

Sodium is very dangerous. It is stored in oil to prevent it from coming in contact with air. When exposed to water, sodium explodes. There are many videos of people with chunks of sodium throwing them into a lake and watching it explode.

Answer by  IloveScience (118)

Sodium explode in water: Sodium reacts with water in this experiment. So it will explode and have hydrogen gas and form sodium hydroxide.