What is produced?

[Darthoper]

Hey guys I want to learn how a simple reaction works. Could someone please break this reaction down and explain to me how the reactants become the products? I would like to be able to look at reactants (or products) and be able to derive the compounds or molecules created or made of... Thanks

NaOH + Al + H₂0 ------> H₂ + ?

What are some hints if any to help me be a better future chemist?

[dubaya311]

try the power of the google, this is a pretty basic reaction with all kinds of information already out there.

[Darthoper]

I have I just wanted someone to explain why you got the products that you get.