Which of these metals is more durable and long-lasting: sodium, potassium, rubidium, or cesium?

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Which of these metals is more durable and long-lasting: sodium, potassium, rubidium, or cesium?

2007-02-06 06:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by Speed, I Am Speed 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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As what? Their elemental form?

All are highly unstable - you won't find them in nature anywhere. they react violently with water:

2X + 2H2O -->2XOH +H2

2007-02-06 06:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Potassium is the strongest when not in the vicinity of water, but when it is it goes berserk. So yes, Potassium.

2007-02-06 14:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by RobLough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋