A small piece of freshly cut sodium metal is reacted with 5 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid in a small beaker. The sodium metal periodically spits yellow sparks from the combustion of the hydrogen gas. This also shows the atomic emission flame color for sodium metal. read more
Technically water is a weak acid. An extremely weak acid, so yes sodium DOES react with acid. The question is how violently. Sodium metal will also react with hydrochloric acid. Though the reaction would be something you would only wish a trained chemist with the proper precautions to do. read more
Sodium metal reacts rapidly with water to form a colourless basic solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The reaction continues even when the solution becomes basic. The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic. read more
In this video, sodium reacts with water and hydrochloric acid ***IMPORTANT***: Both reactions must be performed in a wide container to evenly distribute the heat of the reaction. read more