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2Mg + 2NaOH -> 2MgO + 2Na + H2?

Rob
in Inorganic Chemistry

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2Mg + 2NaOH -> 2MgO + 2Na + H2

 

Aqueous solution of NaOH or something else?

2Mg + 2NaOH -> 2MgO + 2Na + H2

 

Aqueous solution of NaOH or something else?

 

not at all, especially in aqueous solution.

look up reactivity series.

 

I dont think sodium can be distilled out of the mix of molten NaOH and Mg too easily or you could cheat with Le Chatlier's principle and a lot of heat.

Agreed, all it does, is induce the corrosion of the magnesium metal, and release hydrogen gas, in the process.

Agreed, all it does, is induce the corrosion of the magnesium metal, and release hydrogen gas, in the process.

 

Actually, I think the corrosion of the magnesium would be hindered by formation of a hydroxide skin. Unlike aluminum hydroxide/oxide, which you are probably thinking of, magnesium hydroxide is not amphoteric.

Oh god, not another "I think I know how to make sodium" thread.

 

I'd like to make and sticky a thread called "you cant make sodium"

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