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What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol?

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When a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol, a chemical reaction occurs. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of what happens: ### Step 1: Understanding the Reactants - Sodium (Na) is a highly reactive metal. - Ethanol (C2H5OH or CH3CH2OH) is an organic compound classified as an alcohol. ### Step 2: The Reaction - When sodium is introduced to ethanol, it reacts with the hydroxyl group (-OH) present in ethanol. ...
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