This metal reacts violently with water, sometimes explosively bursting in flames upon contact.
The Castner process produces this metal via the electrolysis of its hydroxide, and the Solvay process produces soda ash, this element's carbonate. This metal reacts violently with water, sometimes explosively bursting in flames upon contact. Lye is the caustic hydroxide of this element, and this element burns bright yellow in the flame test. Baking soda is its bicarbonate, while common table salt is its chloride. For 10 points, name this chemical element symbolized Na.
The Castner process produces this metal via the electrolysis of its hydroxide, and the Solvay process produces soda ash, this element's carbonate.
sodium [accept {Na} before mentioned]