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What causes an alkali metal to move over the surface of water while reacting with it?
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∙ 10y ago
The densities of lithium, sodium and potassium are less than that of water and so they float on water. They react with water to produce hydrogen gas and this propels the metal across the surface of the water.
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∙ 8y ago
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Is an alkali metal a base?
The metal itself, no. But after reacting with water or something containing water it produces a very strong base.
Where in the periodic table would you expect to find the most reacting metal?
Group 1 or alkali metals.
What metal causes no reaction when reacting with sulfuric acid?
There are several metals which do not react with sulfuric acid; once such metal is gold.
Is rhodium a alkali metal metal or a transition metal?
it is an alkali metal
Is titanium an alkali metal?
No it's not an alkali metal the alkali metal group is in group one and two
What is the mass for sodium oxide plus water?
Na2O + H2O ---> 2NaOH this is a metal oxide (base) reacting with water to form an alkali. Mass of NaOH is 40
Is a metal acid or alkali?
A metal is a base and is an alkali
Is Fe an alkali metal?
No its a transition metal
Is sodium a transition element?
Sodium is an Alkali metal. Elements in the center of the periodic table are transition metals.
Why is important to minimize the alkali metal?
i think because it causes cracks on concrete that why we should minimize it.
Is potassium a transition meatal or an alkali metal?
Alkali Metal
What is the alkali metal sodium?
The alkali metal, sodium, is an element.
