The reaction of sodium metal is found to be highly explosive. Comment.

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Reaction of sodium metal is found to be highly explosive because it is an exothermic reaction . Sodium is a highly reactive metal which lies in the top of the reactivity series. So it reacts with the acids and a large amount of heat energy is released.

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During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid, following observations were made.

(a) Silver metal does not show any change.

(b) The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium (Al) is added.

(d) Some bubbles of a gas are seen when lead (Pb) is reacted with the acid.

Explain these observations giving suitable reasons.

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