2007-03-08 03:36:51 · 4 answers · asked by Jandi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Most likely one of the group one metals - they are kept under oil because of their high level of reactivity. From your description it's not possible to say which one it is.
2007-03-08 03:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Lefs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is certainly one of the Group 1 Alkaline Metals.
It will be either Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na) or Potassium (K) - usually Caesium (Cs) and Rubidium (Rb) are too reactive.
Lithium, Potassium and Sodium when put in a half-full water trough will actually ignite.
Caesium and Rubidium will blow the glass trough apart !!
Francium (Fr) is so reactive and is highly unstable.
2007-03-08 03:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sodium metal is commonly stored in oil to reduce its reactivity.
2007-03-08 04:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what?
2007-03-08 03:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mitchell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋