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YES!!! It is very soluble to the point of explosiveness.
If you place a pellet of caesium in water, it will dissolve, releasing hydrogen in the process.
Because it is also an exothermic reaction the hydrogen will ignite with oxygen(air) , with a bang and flame flash.
The reaction equation is
2Cs(s) + 2H2O(l) = 2CsOH(aq) + H2(g)
The H2(g) will then ignite in the air because of the heat of the reaction and form water.
2H2(g) + O2(g) = 2H2O(l)
Caesium is a Group (I) metallic element, and reacts in a parallel sense to the other Group(I) elements.
NB Frencium (Fr) is also a Group(I) element , but not found in the open lab. because it is radio-active.
lenpollock
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∙ 13y agoCesium will react with water to produce its hydroxide (CeOH)
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Is cesium cyanide soluble in water?
Yes, Cesium cyanide is soluble as are all cesium compounds.
Is cesium oxide soluble in water?
No, it is an insoluble compound.
Why is cesium astatide soluble in water?
If CsAt would be prepared, would behave as a polar molecule and soluble in water.
How do you store caesium?
Cesium has to be stored in totally oxygen and moisture free atmosphere. This is usually done by storing it in capsules filled with argon or other noble gases. These capsules are usually water soluble and hence the cesium stored in them can be used for reaction with other solutions.
Which is more soluble in water among lithium and cesium?
Lithium and cesium are both highly reactive metals that will react violently with water (forming a hydroxide compound and giving off hydrogen gas) so the question of relative solubility doesn't really arise.
Is cesium cyanide soluble in water?
Yes, Cesium cyanide is soluble as are all cesium compounds.
Is CsPO4 soluble in water?
Cs3PO4 is soluble in water. As are all cesium (Cs) compounds.
Is cesium oxide soluble in water?
No, it is an insoluble compound.
What are soluble hydroxides?
Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, calcium, strontium, and barium hydroxides are soluble.
Why is cesium astatide soluble in water?
If CsAt would be prepared, would behave as a polar molecule and soluble in water.
How do you store caesium?
Cesium has to be stored in totally oxygen and moisture free atmosphere. This is usually done by storing it in capsules filled with argon or other noble gases. These capsules are usually water soluble and hence the cesium stored in them can be used for reaction with other solutions.
Which is more soluble in water among lithium and cesium?
Lithium and cesium are both highly reactive metals that will react violently with water (forming a hydroxide compound and giving off hydrogen gas) so the question of relative solubility doesn't really arise.
What is the name for sulfur and cesium?
Cesium Sulfide
What is the odor of cesium?
No, cesium has no odor.
Is cesium a compound?
No, cesium is an element.
How Does Cesium Smell?
Cesium doesn't have a smell you need special equipment to detect Cesium.
Is cesium a gas?
No cesium is a solid metal.
