well sodium and patasium explode in water because they are sort of oposites and when oposites meet things usualy end in a bang.
alkali metals are the "mad" elements who explode when exposed to a certain element. for example, sodium cannot be exposed to hydrogen, or it will explode. on the other hand, alkaline earth metals are good conductors, but they do not explode. they also come only from the earth and its crust.
All the alkaline metals will explode violently when exposed to H2O. The further down you go on the Periodic Table of the elements, the more reactive they become.(Hope this helps!)
The voltage produced by the two metals in water is typically lower than when they are placed in fruit. This is because the acidic or electrolyte properties of the fruit enhance the electrochemical reaction between the metals, allowing for a more efficient flow of electrons. In contrast, water generally has a lower concentration of ions, resulting in reduced conductivity and, therefore, lower voltage generation.
When alkali metals react with water it will explode. Potassium dissolved in water and rubidium and cesium very highly reactive metals dissolved in water will create combustion. Search brainiac alkali metals on youtube.com and see for your self.
A humidity fire is a rare phenomenon that can occur when certain types of metals, such as zirconium and titanium, react with water vapor in the air at high temperatures. This reaction can produce hydrogen gas, which can then ignite or explode in the presence of oxygen. Humidity fires are a concern in industrial settings where these metals are used.
Group 2 metals (alkaline earth metals), calcium and barium would be examples
Silver wouldn't explode at all in water! Unless it were the alkali/alkaline earth metals they would.
Alkali metals explode in water because they react violently with the water, releasing hydrogen gas and heat. This reaction is highly exothermic and can lead to an explosion due to the rapid release of energy.
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No, the alkali metals will not explode if you smash them with either a hammer or mallet.
When alkaline metals are dissolved in water, they react vigorously to form alkaline hydroxides and release hydrogen gas. These reactions are highly exothermic and can result in the solution becoming hot or even boiling.
alkali metals are the "mad" elements who explode when exposed to a certain element. for example, sodium cannot be exposed to hydrogen, or it will explode. on the other hand, alkaline earth metals are good conductors, but they do not explode. they also come only from the earth and its crust.
Cesium is not corrosive but it's reactive, a gram or two of it in water will explode and in air it will catch on fire and possibly explode.
The most reactive metal is Frankium. This will explode if you put it in water. Lead is probably one of the most poisonous metals.
Sodium and potassium are two metals that can explode when mixed with acids such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. They react vigorously, producing hydrogen gas which can ignite and cause an explosion.
The alkaline metals react with water, and Lithium and Sodium float on the water whilst reacting.
Metals in the first group are Alkali Metals. Their group number is one. They are reactive. They don't occur freely in nature. They are soft, malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat and electricity. Cesium and Francium are the most reactive metals in this group. Also, these metals explode when exposed to water.