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Lithium floats on water because it is less dense than water.

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Lithium Sodium and potassium do this when you added to water?

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No, lithium is more reactive than magnesium because it has a higher tendency to lose electrons. Magnesium reacts slowly with water, whereas lithium reacts vigorously with water, producing hydrogen gas.


How does carbon dioxide react with lithium?

Carbon dioxide does not react with lithium under normal conditions. Lithium is a highly reactive metal that can react with water or oxygen to form lithium oxide or lithium hydroxide, but not with carbon dioxide.


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What element is to be more reactive lithium or neon?

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What happens when ceasium reacts with water?

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What is the action of lithium on water?

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Metal that bursts into flame when it reacts with water?

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Does lithium dissolve in water?

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Which two metals explode in water?

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Word equation for lithium oxide and water?

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