Would you predict that francium would combine with water more or less readily than cusium?

Answer 1

Supposing you mean cesium, I would say no. You see, when francium and water are mixed they react much more violently than cesium in water, causing a greater explosion. Therefore, cesium would combine more rapidly.

Answer 2

Francium would combine with water more readily than cesium. Francium is a more reactive alkali metal with a lower ionization energy, making it highly reactive when exposed to water. This reactivity results in a violent reaction where francium quickly reacts with water to form hydroxide ions and hydrogen gas.