What is the state of sodium when it reacts with water?

When sodium reacts with water, it undergoes a highly exothermic reaction, producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Due to the heat generated by the reaction, the sodium metal can melt into a small ball of liquid. This molten sodium moves around the surface of the water, rapidly reacting and forming bubbles of hydrogen gas as it does so. The nature of sodium, being less dense than water, contributes to its tendency to float while vigorously reacting. Additionally, the heat of the reaction can cause the emitted hydrogen gas to ignite, leading to flames or explosions in a sufficient concentration of sodium, but this is secondary to the melting and movement on the water surface. Thus, the characteristic behavior of molten sodium moving about on the surface during the reaction accurately represents its state when it interacts with water.