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Because they decompose the water to pure hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is a flammable gas and the oxygen is the oxidizing agent that reacts together in an explosive manner.
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∙ 9y agoAlkali metals and water react in a violent manner; they form strong bases and hydrogen gas and can result in an explosion.
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Why does the pH of water change after a reaction with an alkali metal?
Yes, the pH increases because the alkali metal atoms replace some hydrogen ions in the water with alkali metal ions.
The word equation for the reaction of alkali metals with water?
Alkali Metal + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Hydrogen Alkali Metal Oxide + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Water Example: ================ Sodium + Water ------> Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrogen 2 Na + 2 H2O --------> 2 NaOH + H2
What product is formed when alkali metals are heated with oxygen?
Improve Alkali Metal + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Hydrogen Alkali Metal Oxide + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Water
When an alkali metal reacts with water it produces what?
Hydrogen
An alkali metal which reacts with water vigorously with water and sends sparks flying?
Potassium
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.
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.
Is pottassium an element?
Potassium is a reactive metal, an alkali metal, placed in the group 1 of the periodic table, is soft, has a natural radioactive isotope, easily react with water and halogens, etc. The symbol is K.
Is distilled water an alkali?
No, an alkali is a type of metal.
Does francium explode in water?
All alkali metals react violently with water.
Why does the pH of water change after a reaction with an alkali metal?
Yes, the pH increases because the alkali metal atoms replace some hydrogen ions in the water with alkali metal ions.
Does silver explode when it touches water?
Silver wouldn't explode at all in water! Unless it were the alkali/alkaline earth metals they would.
The word equation for the reaction of alkali metals with water?
Alkali Metal + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Hydrogen Alkali Metal Oxide + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Water Example: ================ Sodium + Water ------> Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrogen 2 Na + 2 H2O --------> 2 NaOH + H2
What are facts about soduim?
It is a Alkali earth metal and is highly reactive to water, if dropped in water, it will explode and light in fire immediately. It is very soft and is stored in oil or kerosene to prevent it from reacting with the water molecules in the air.
What product is formed when alkali metals are heated with oxygen?
Improve Alkali Metal + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Hydrogen Alkali Metal Oxide + Water ------> Alkali Hydroxide + Water
What is a metal carbonate that soluble in water?
alkali
Is sodium an acid or alkali in water?
Sodium metal produces sodium hydroxide in water which is a very strong alkali
