Chemical reactions are responsible for life as well as all the products that we use during our lives. But there are some common misconceptions about reactions, especially that the product of a ...

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When sodium meets mercury, the result is no ordinary metal—it’s sodium amalgam, a silvery alloy once used in industry. But behind its shine lies a chemical that reacts violently with water and spreads ...

Sodium and chlorine react vigorously when heated, giving an orange flame and clouds of white sodium chloride.