When elemental sodium is added to water, the sodium atoms ionize spontaneously. Uncharged Na becomes Na+. This means that the Na atoms have been _____________.
(a) protonated.
(b) oxidized.
(c) hydrogenated.
(d) reduced.
Answer: B
When elemental sodium is added to water, the sodium atoms ionize spontaneously. Uncharged Na becomes Na+. This means that the Na atoms have been _____________.
(a) protonated.
(b) oxidized.
(c) hydrogenated.
(d) reduced.
Answer: B