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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
What are other names for francium?
Francium is also known as eka-caesium or actinium K.
Names of Potassium's family members?
these are in alkali metal groupsso the names are hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium
Can caesium and francium become a salt?
No...Caesium and Francium are both Alkali metals. They cannot bond ionically with each other.
What does caesium react well with?
Caesium reacts vigorously with water, producing caesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, often resulting in explosive reactions due to the rapid release of hydrogen. It also reacts with halogens, such as chlorine and bromine, to form caesium halides. Additionally, caesium can react with air, forming caesium oxide and other oxides when exposed to moisture. Due to its high reactivity, caesium must be handled with care.
Why cant other alkali metals be substituted?
Alkali metal atoms can often be substituted by other atoms under the right conditions An example is Caesium in Caesium Chloride. By heating Caesium chloride with Calcium metal, caesium is substituted by calcium and the caesium can be distilled off at about 700oC under vacuum. This seems surprising, particularly given the higher reactivity of caesium, but the greater lattice energy of calcium chloride makes this the energetically preferred product over caesium chloride and drives the reaction. (As an aside, this was the most terrifying reaction that I ever did in a lab because of the high temperature caesium that is produced...)
Which element has the same properties as cesium?
Only caesium has the same properties as caesium. There are other elements which have some similar properties.
Does francium have any older names?
Yes, Francium has a couple older names. The first time it was discovered, it was called "eka-caesium." The second name was "moldavium."
What happens when caesium reacts with oxygen?
When caesium reacts with oxygen, it forms caesium oxide (Cs2O). This reaction is highly exothermic, releasing a significant amount of energy. Caesium oxide is a white solid that can react with water to form caesium hydroxide.
What is the word equation for caesium reacting with water?
Caesium + water ------> Caesium hydroxide + Hydrogen
What is the odor of caesium?
Caesium itself is a metal and does not have a distinct odor. When caesium reacts with air or water, it can produce caesium hydroxide which has a soapy or ammonia-like odor.
When was caesium discovered?
Caesium was discovered in 1860.
