Na2O + H2O → 2 NaOH – Balanced equation

Reactants:

• Na₂O – Sodium oxide
  • Other names: Disodium oxide , Sodium monoxide , Disodium monoxide
  • Appearance: White solid ; White lumps or powder
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas

Products:

• NaOH
  • Names: Sodium hydroxide , Caustic soda , Lye
  • Appearance: White, waxy, opaque crystals ; White hygroscopic solid in various forms ; Colorless to white, odorless solid (flakes, beads, granular form).