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They both have a valency of 1 as their atoms all have 1 electron in the outermost orbits. (lithiium's electronic structure is 2,1, sodium 2,8,1) Because of this Lithium and sodium react very similarly. They both react quickly in air (and therefore have to be stored in oil to protect them). They both react vigorously with water producing hydrogen and forming an alkaline solution. They both burn with coloured flames - lithium red and sodium yellow. Thee are several other metals all belonging to the same 'family' - the group 1 elements or 'alkali metals'. Others include Potassium, Rubidium and Caesium.
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Explain the film formation in milk when sodium hydroxide is added?
if it helps naho is sodium hydrocide and it has 6 valence electrons and should react with ay thing with 1 or 2 valence electrons
Which elements is most likely to have similar properties to those of sodium?
Each element has similar properties to the other elements in its group on the periodic table. Sodium is an alkali metal, and those are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table of elements. We know that lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium all have similar chemical properties.
What metal reacts the same was as potassium?
you can answer this by looking at the column in the periodic table that has potassium, all of the elements in the period react the same so lithium, sodium, rubidium, cesium, and francium have similar properties and react in the same way
Which metal element reacts explosively with water?
Lithium, sodium, potassium. rubidium, cesium, francium, calcium, strontium, barium and radium all react with varying degree of vigor with water to produce hydrogen gas. Other metals also will but not as vigorously.
What happens when lithium sodium potassium rubidium and caesium reacts with cold water?
They react pretty violently with water. These elements have 1 valence electron with makes them very reactive. When they are put in the water they split the water molecule into Hydrogen gas and NaOH or LiOH, etc. Lithium, sodium and potassium while violent reactions are pretty mellow compared to the reactions of Rubidium, Cesium and Francium. Search google video for cesium reaction with water and you will see what i mean.
Is sodium similar to lithium?
Sodium and Lithium are in the same group in the periodic table and tend to have similar properties, for example, adding a small amount to water will result in a "fizzing" type of reaction. Other elements in this group such as caesium react with water in a similar fashion only far more violently.
Why are lithium and sodium in the same group in the periodic table?
Elements that are in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of electrons in their outer energy level. In the case of lithium and sodium, they each have one electron in their farthest shell.
When sodium and chlorine react the outermost electron of the sodium atom is?
Valence electron - Sodium loses one electron to form a sodium ion (valence of 1).
Will lithium hydroxide and sodium chromate react?
No, lithium hydroxide and sodium chromate will not react with each other. They are both ionic compounds and do not have any shared ions that could undergo a chemical reaction.
What element would burn your skin and react with water?
lithium, potassium and sodium i think
Does sodium react with xenon?
No. Xenon doesn't react, it's a noble gas (meaning it has a full outer shell of valence electrons).
Which element is more likely to react with oxygen Sodium or Calcium please explain if you can thank you?
Sodium. Sodium is more reactive than calcium, because sodium has one valence electron whereas calcium has two valence electron. It is easier to lose one electron and react with oxygen and form sodium oxide, compared to losing two electrons and from calcium oxide.
What do you put metals in depending on how lively they are?
Sodium and lithium are stored in oil so they don't react with air.
Explain the film formation in milk when sodium hydroxide is added?
if it helps naho is sodium hydrocide and it has 6 valence electrons and should react with ay thing with 1 or 2 valence electrons
Which elements is most likely to have similar properties to those of sodium?
Each element has similar properties to the other elements in its group on the periodic table. Sodium is an alkali metal, and those are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table of elements. We know that lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium all have similar chemical properties.
Why is sodium very reactive with acid?
no it does not. NaCl is a neutral compound.
Why do atoms with the same number of valence of electrons have similar chemical properties?
Because atoms with the same number of valence electrons react in similar ways with other elements.
