Reactions with water Flashcards
Potassium
Fizz, giving off hydrogen; compound (hydroxide) solutions formed
Sodium
Fizz, giving off hydrogen; compound (hydroxide) solutions formed
Lithium
Fizz, giving off hydrogen; compound (hydroxide) solutions formed
Calcium
Fizz, giving off hydrogen; compound (hydroxide) solutions formed
Magnesium
Reaction with water, giving off hydrogen; the metal oxide is formed (but no immediate reaction with cold water)
Aluminium (coated in a tough layer which prevents reactions)
Reaction with water, giving off hydrogen; the metal oxide is formed (but no immediate reaction with cold water)
Zinc
Reaction with water, giving off hydrogen; the metal oxide is formed (but no immediate reaction with cold water)
Iron
Reaction with water, giving off hydrogen; the metal oxide is formed (but no immediate reaction with cold water)
Tin
Very slight reaction with steam
Lead
Very slight reaction with steam
Copper
Very slight reaction with steam
Silver
No reaction
Gold
No reaction
Platinum
No reaction