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Pattern of reactions of metals with oxygen?
The oxygen oxidizes the metal, and they form a metal oxide.
Is sodium a light metal?
Yes. Sodium is a light, alkali metal that oxidizes easily in air, and reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide (in an energetic reaction). It's density at room temperature is about 0.968 g/mL.
What makes an ionic compound?
An ionic compound generally forms from a metal and a nonmetal. The nonmetal oxidizes the metal, forming a metal cation and a nonmetal anion. They ions are held together by the electrical attraction. Ions often bond in latticed structures to form crystals.
What happens to iron as it oxidizes?
Iron atoms release their outermost electrons to form cations. They are Iron(II) and Iron(III) ions. In aqueous medium, Iron(II) is more stable.
Is praseodymium explosive?
No, it is a "rare earth metal". It oxidizes slowly when exposed to air, crumbling to a green colored dust.
What happens to metals when they come in contact with oxygen over a long period of time?
The oxygen oxidizes the metal, forming a metal oxide.
Pattern of reactions of metals with oxygen?
The oxygen oxidizes the metal, and they form a metal oxide.
Which metal goes red in contact with water?
Iron slowly oxidizes in contact with water to form Fe2O3 This is a red powder.
What happens to copper when affected by rain?
It oxidizes.
Can cutting metal rapidly oxidizes the metal?
Yes in metals like potassium and sodium when you cut them, the newly exposed shiny metal reacts with the oxygen in the air to form a thin layer of metal oxide, which gives it a duller colour.
What is the reason why nails rust in water?
They're metal and metal rusts because the iron in metal oxidizes.
What is a base metal?
A base metal is any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series which oxidizes readily.
Is base a metal?
A base metal is any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series which oxidizes readily.
What forms when an alkaline earth metal oxidizes in the air?
Rust
Why does water make metal rusty?
metal has a tendency to oxidize and water oxidizes the metal . oxidation leads to rust formation
What happens to copper when it is heated?
When copper is heated it oxidizes. The additional oxygen molecules it takes on when oxidizes leads it to have a higher mass.
Is sodium a light metal?
Yes. Sodium is a light, alkali metal that oxidizes easily in air, and reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide (in an energetic reaction). It's density at room temperature is about 0.968 g/mL.
