Which of the following statements about sodium is false?
A)Sodium reacts with oxygen to produce sodium peroxide.
B)Sodium ions are a significant component of seawater.
C)Sodium reacts with water to produce sodium hydride and oxygen gas.
D)Sodium metal is produced by electrolysis of sodium chloride.
E)Sodium metal is a strong reducing agent.

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Sodium reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, not sodium hydride and oxygen gas.

Which of the Following Statements About Sodium Is False