In this reaction, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H₂) are produced. The sodium reacts with water, leading to the formation of hydroxide ions, which makes the solution highly alkaline.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- According to the FDA, 90% of Americans are eating more sodium than the recommended amount. And too much could be harming your health.

When it comes to sodium, a lot of people are told to watch their levels so they don’t consume too much. But there can also be dangerous effects to your health if you don’t get enough sodium.

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Sodium benzoate is best known as a food preservative, though it has several other uses. This article provides a detailed overview of sodium benzoate, including its uses and possible safety concerns.

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Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth want to dump 60,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the ocean off Cape Cod. The proposed experiment is not sitting well with environm… ...

IN a previous paper1, it was reported that a 360-mµ band of picric acid in water was found to shift to the red by about 35 mµ by addition of a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide.

The FDA says about 70% of the sodium you eat comes from processed and restaurant foods. The agency is working closely with manufacturers to have them lower sodium amounts across a wide range of foods.

It adds flavor to your food, but are you eating too much salt? Dietary guidelines say adults shouldn’t have more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day.