Question

Is sodium Acidic or alkaline?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Sodium is an s-block element.
2. The group in which sodium is found is called alkali metals.
3. Sodium can donate one electron and form ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+}$.
4. sodium is a very reactive element and it reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide($\mathrm{NaOH}$).
5. Sodium is not an acid it forms a solution having pH value 7.

Hence, sodium is alkaline.