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04/11/2020 5:51 pm
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When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a base Y with molecular formula XOH (Molecular mass = 40) and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X, Y and Z.
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04/11/2020 5:53 pm
2Na('X') + 2H2O → 2NaOH('Y') + H2(g)('Z')
'X' is sodium, 'Y' is sodium hydroxide, 'Z' is H2(g).