answersLogoWhite

0

Lithium floats one water because it is less dense (it has a density of 0.53 g/cm while water has a density of 1.0 g/cm3). On contact, however lithium an water react to form hydrogen gas and lithium hydroxide. The latter then dissolves in the remaining water.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the action of lithium on water?

Lithium react violent with water and lithium hydroxide and hydrogen are formed.


Does lithium dissolve in water?

Yes, lithium does dissolve in water.


Word equation for lithium oxide and water?

The word equation for the reaction between lithium oxide and water is: lithium oxide + water -> lithium hydroxide.


What is the word equation for the reaction between lithuim and water?

Lithium + Water = Hydrogen gas + Lithium Hydroxide, please see related link for a fantastic video on it


Why is lithium chloride insoluble in water?

You are misinformed, Lithium Chloride IS soluble in water.


What is the color of the lithium flame in water?

The reaction of lithium and water is violent but without a flame.


Will lithium sink or float in water?

Lithium will react violently with water. Do not put it in water


How many kjoules per mole of lithium does the reaction of lithium and water produce?

The reaction of lithium and water produces 286 kJ/mol of lithium.


What colour flame does lithium produce when added to water?

When lithium is added to water, it produces a red flame. This is due to the release of energy as the lithium reacts with the water to form lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.


Does lithium dissolve in other solvents?

Lithium is not dissolved in nonpolar solvents.With water lithium react.


What is the name of the acid that reacts with lithium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction to form lithium sulfate and water?

Sulfuric acid reacts with lithium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction to form lithium sulfate and water.


How fast does lithium react with water?

Lithium reacts rapidly and vigorously with water to form lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction can be violent and produce a significant amount of heat, potentially causing the hydrogen gas to ignite. It is important to handle lithium with caution when in contact with water.