Metals Reacting With Steam Flashcards
1
Q
What metals require steam for a reaction to occur?
A
Aluminium
Iron
Magnesium
Zinc
2
Q
What are the observations for magnesium reacting with steam
A
Bright white light -> white solid formed
Bubbles of colourless gas
3
Q
Why is it necessary to remove the delivery tube from the trough after reacting a metal with steam?
A
There is a risk that as the reaction chamber cools down, the water would be sucked back from the trough. Also prevents test tube from cracking from shock as cold water comes into contact with the hot glass.
4
Q
What is the word equation for a metal reacting with steam?
A
metal + steam -> metal oxide + hydrogen
