Carl, though I don't have all the reactions in front of me - the sodium becomes NaOH (I believe that it's lye). One of the 'real' chemists could tell you better, but it does combine an subsequently effects the reactions. (If I recall correctly, there are a few (2) loose electrons that help other chems 'match up')
[edit]Whoops, Richard alredy answered[edit]
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