A-LevelChemistryChemical periodicity9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q131 Mark

When dealing with a spillage of metallic sodium it is important that no toxic or flammable products are formed. Which material should be used if there is a spillage of metallic sodium?

Adilute hydrochloric acid

Bethanol

Csand

Dwater spray

✓ Correct answer

C: sand

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Topic: Chemical periodicity, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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