Sodium metal reacts with water according to the following reaction: 2Na(s)  +  2H2O(l) -->  H2(g)  +  2NaOH(aq) How many liters of hydrogen gas (at STP) would be produced from 6.25 g of sodium?

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Sodium metal reacts with water according to the following reaction:

2Na(s)  +  2H2O(l) -->  H2(g)  +  2NaOH(aq)

How many liters of hydrogen gas (at STP) would be produced from 6.25 g of sodium?

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