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In the equation 2Na + 2H2O ---> 2NaOH + H2, is Na oxidised or reduced and why?

Write out the equation and explain the OIL RIG acronym.2Na + 2H₂O ---> 2NaOH + H₂Write the changes in oxidation state of Na. Na goes from an oxidation state of 0 to an oxidation state of +1 therefore it oxidised as oxidation is loss of electrons.

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In the equation 2Na + 2H2O ---> 2NaOH + H2, is Na oxidised or reduced and why?

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