Ask Ethan: What's The Quantum Reason That Sodium And Water React?

Drop a chunk of sodium metal into water, and you'll see an incredibly violent reaction take place. But what's the quantum reason for it?

from Forbes Real Time http://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2017/08/05/ask-ethan-whats-the-quantum-reason-that-sodium-and-water-react/
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