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Reaction of Metallic Oxides and Hydroxides with Acids

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What is the nature of oxide of sodium? Write the chemical equation showing the reaction of sodium oxide with water?

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Oxide of sodium is basic in nature. This is as shown below:

Na₂O(s) + 2 H₂O (l) $\to$ 2 NaOH(aq) + H₂(g)

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