Group 1 metals reactions :) Flashcards
1
Q
What does the reaction with water produce ?
A
alkali metal + water = metal hydroxide +hydrogen
2
Q
What are the metal hydroxides
A
Compounds that dissolve in water
3
Q
The more reactive an alkali metal is…
A
the more violent the reaction
4
Q
What happens to Lithium, sodium, potassium whilst reacting ?
A
Float, move around the surface and fizz furiously
5
Q
What does the reaction with potassium do ?
A
Gives enough energy to set on fire
