Salt Preparation - Lesson 7 - Reactivity Series - Metals Reacting with Water Flashcards
1
Q
Mg + O —>
A
MgO
2
Q
The two observations when magnesium reacts with oxygen.
A
A bright white light is shown.
White powder is formed.
3
Q
Observations; Sodium
A
A soft metal and when cut is shiny inside.
It makes a fizzing noise.
Burns Sodium.
It forms a ball.
It melts.
It reacts to the water.
It moves.
It floats.
Bubbles.
4
Q
Observations; Potassium
A
Soft metal and inside is shiny.
There is a lilac pink bright light.
It floats.
It moves.
It fizzes.
It creates smoke.
It reacts to the water.
5
Q
Metal + Water —>
A
Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen
6
Q
Sodium + Water
A
Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrogen
7
Q
Potassium + Water
A
Potassium Hydroxide + Hydrogen
