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Seymor-Omnis:
I have a question about a reaction with sodium chloride(NaCl).

2NaCl + Ca --> CaCl2 + 2Na

Is there any other catalysts needed to create this reaction?  Also if this reaction is impossible I would like to understand why because I believe calcium is more reactive than sodium.

Thank for all the *delete me*!




Edit: Edited subject title so we can index it better. Mitch

Mitch:
One of the key catalyst for this reaction is heat. You need to use molten Calcium to accomplish it, I believe. For single replacement reactions I too think Calcium is more reactive than Sodium, but not by much.

Seymor-Omnis:
    OK, I will run this by my Chemistry II teacher, maybe I can convince her to try this reaction  ;D, that is if we can supply that much heat  :-\.  

Also, if you know, how are we going to remove the sodium from the Calcium Chloride?  I would like any information on the subject, thanks again!!

Mitch:
It might just be easier to do an electrolysis on molten sodium hydroxide. Just have to cut the sodium off one of the electrodes.

Seymor-Omnis:
Would a NORMAL high school science lab have that kind of equiment?  

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