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Alkalis are metals, specifically the IA group. So no, they won't react with metals.
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∙ 10y agoYes, sometimes: for example aluminium react with sodium hydroxide.
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Does copper react quickly with alkalis?
Copper doesn't react wih alkalis.
What happens when all metal dissolve in alkalis like sodium hydroxide?
Some metals react with alkalis; for example the reaction of aluminium with sodium hydroxide is:2 Al + 2 NaOH + 2 H2O = 2 NaAlO2 + 3 H2
What are the properties of metaliods?
Metalloids react with both acids and alkalis.
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Name metals which do not react with oxygen?
Au and Pt are some metals which do not react with O.
What does alkali plus metal give?
Alkalis and metals do not usually react.
Two metals that will float on water and react very quikly to form an alkalis?
Such metals are Sodium and Potassium (and all the alkali metals).
Does copper react quickly with alkalis?
Copper doesn't react wih alkalis.
What happens to the alkalis when they react with ammonium salts?
When alkalis react with ammonium salts, ammonia gas and another salt is produced
What happens when all metal dissolve in alkalis like sodium hydroxide?
Some metals react with alkalis; for example the reaction of aluminium with sodium hydroxide is:2 Al + 2 NaOH + 2 H2O = 2 NaAlO2 + 3 H2
Describe a substance which will react with both acids and alkalis to form a salt and water?
Such substances are semi-metals as Zn,Sn and Al , and their oxides, such substances are known as Amphoteric.
Why are lithium potassiumand cesium classified as alkalis metals?
They are all group 1 elements and react with water to from the corresponding hydroxides which act as alkali (base). Hence the name.
Do acids react with alkalis?
Yes, that is called a neutralization reaction.
Do acids react with alkalis in a combustion reaction?
Yes :)
What is the worlds strongest alkalis?
strongest bases are the hydroxides of alkali metals and alkaline metals.
What substance is made when alkalis react with oils and fats?
Soap
What are the properties of metaliods?
Metalloids react with both acids and alkalis.
