How do you speed up the reaction of metal with air?

Answer 1

Almost all the metals react with air, either the oxygen present or some of the other impurities in the air (like sulfur compounds, which are responsible for silver tarnishing). The only metals that do not appreciably react with air are commonly referred to as "noble metals". They are: gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. Some metals might appear not to react with air but in fact do. For instance, a sheet of aluminum tends to remain lustrous and not oxidize over time. Yet aluminum is extremely reactive with oxygen, so much so that a very thin layer of Al2O3 forms over any aluminum surface in the presence of oxygen and blocks any further oxidation.

Answer 2

Looking at the Periodic Table, these are the elements in group 1 known as the alkali metals. They react when exposed to the air, more and more violently as you go down the group. Sodium and potassium react enough for a flame to occur due to the heat generated in the reaction. Rubidium, ceasium and francium react more violently still. These metals have to be kept under oil to prevent any contact with moisture or air.

Answer 3

You can speed up the reaction of metal with air by increasing the surface area of the metal (e.g., by grinding it into powder), heating the metal to higher temperatures, or exposing it to higher concentrations of oxygen. These conditions provide more opportunities for the metal atoms to come into contact with oxygen molecules, leading to faster reaction rates.

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide is helping th potassium and it could be gold don't worry any help as me

Answer 5

Heating can speed up the reaction with oxygen (air).

Answer 6

There is no elements react quickly with air, but only sodium react quickly with water and calcium react quickly with dilute acids.

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