All alkali metals are highly reactive. Caesium, being one of the heavier alkali metals, is also one of the most reactive and is highly explosive when it comes in contact with water, as the hydrogen gas produced by the reaction is heated by the thermal energy released at the same time, causing ignition, and a violent explosion (the same as all alkali metals) - but caesium is so reactive, this explosive reaction can even be triggered by cold water or ice. Caesium hydroxide is an extremely strong base, and can etch glass.
The compound formed between sulfur and cesium is called cesium sulfide.
Yes, cesium is considered toxic. Ingesting or inhaling large amounts of cesium can be harmful to human health, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even death in extreme cases. Proper safety measures should be taken when handling cesium and exposure should be limited.
cesium phosphide
Cesium Nitride
The cesium ion is called cesium ion or Cs+.
The correct name for the cesium ion is "cesium ion" or "Cs+ ion".
The formula for cesium chromate is Cs2CrO4.
The formula for Cesium Peroxide is: Cs2O2
The formula for cesium bromide is CsBr.
Cesium is a dense metal, so it sinks in water.
When cesium and fluorine react, they form the ionic compound cesium fluoride (CsF).
The high reactivity of cesium comes from its tendency to give up the one electron in its outermost shell and become a cesium 1+ ion, which is more stable. In cesium chloride, the cesium is already in its stable ionic form.