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Cesium is, except for Francium, the most reactive element of the alkaline metals. It explodes in water because it rapidly evolves Hydrogen gas and heat. The explosion results from the hydrogen gas blowing the boiling water out of the container and then igniting.
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∙ 13y agoyes because Cesium is except for Francium, the most reactive element of the alkaline metals. It explodes in water because it rapidly evolves Hydrogen gas and heat. The explosion results from the hydrogen gas blowing the boiling water out of the container and then igniting.
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Is caesium soluble in water?
The cesium will react with the water and create an explosion. This is due to the fact that it is in the Alkali metals column, which all react with water. The reaction strength increases the further down the column you go Caesium (cesium in USA) metal reacts rapidly with water to form a colourless solution of caesium hydroxide (CsOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is very exothermic. The reaction is so fast that if the reaction is carried out in a glass vessel, the glass container will shatter. Although not known for certain, the reaction is probably slower than that of francium (immediately below caesium in the periodic table). The reaction is faster than that of rubidium (immediately above caesium in the periodic table). 2Cs(s) + 2H2O → 2CsOH(aq) + H2(g) it blows up
Is caesium chloride soluble in water?
yes i think it is soluble
Is the reaction between caesium and water exothermic or endothermic?
This is a strong exothermic reaction.
Is francium the most explosive element in the periodic table?
Yes, but it is closely followed by Caesium and Rubidium. Type Caesium and water into youtube. It is COOL!..........................plus there is no j on the periodic table
Example of chemical to thermal energy?
You could burn a fire.
What element is an Alkali metal which will explode when exposed to water?
Pick one. They all do it, and the farther down the period you go the more violently it'll explode.
What is the word equation for caesium reacting with water?
Caesium + water ------> Caesium hydroxide + Hydrogen
Is caesium soluble?
Caesium react with water.
Metal that bursts into flame when it reacts with water?
Potassium is the only metal (alkali metal) where a flame is present. Lithium and sodium fizz but there is no flame. Caesium, francium and rubidium all explode on contact with water.
What names and formulae of the two products of the reaction between caesium and water?
2 Cs + 2 H2O → 2 CsOH + H2 caesium+water = caesium hydroxide+hydrogen
Does caesium float in water?
sinks
Is caesium soluble in water?
The cesium will react with the water and create an explosion. This is due to the fact that it is in the Alkali metals column, which all react with water. The reaction strength increases the further down the column you go Caesium (cesium in USA) metal reacts rapidly with water to form a colourless solution of caesium hydroxide (CsOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is very exothermic. The reaction is so fast that if the reaction is carried out in a glass vessel, the glass container will shatter. Although not known for certain, the reaction is probably slower than that of francium (immediately below caesium in the periodic table). The reaction is faster than that of rubidium (immediately above caesium in the periodic table). 2Cs(s) + 2H2O → 2CsOH(aq) + H2(g) it blows up
What is the symbol equation for caesium reacting with water?
the formula for water is simply H2O (two hydrogens, one oxygen). The formula for cesium is Cs, it is a simple element. If you mean the reaction equation it is 2Cs + 2H2O --> 2CsOH + H2 The products are cesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
Will caesium astatide be soluble in water?
yes
What is the explosive force of Caesium when it comes in contact with cold water?
Depends on the moles of caesium but normally enough to shatter its container
Will caesium chloride dissolve in water?
yes it wil
If universal indicator was added to the water after the reaction with caesium what colour would it go and why?
Caesium recats with water to form caesium hydroxide , a base. the universal indicator woulg change color to be brown/purple depending on the concentration i.e pH. see link
